A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3726103 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3727986 epoch_slot_no: 12786 block_no: 3725929 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1708 time: 2020-02-03 20:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4aa032e016f2e844385c170a8fd1a2aff2ac62381ed2d7883afbacec089095f1Block Operator
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