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 3726128 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3728011 epoch_slot_no: 12811 block_no: 3725954 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2569 time: 2020-02-03 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24f1030b8c0952c54d435d8f57225001261a4554f482790fee6db074a50ac84aBlock Operator
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