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 3726289 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3728172 epoch_slot_no: 12972 block_no: 3726115 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2009 time: 2020-02-03 21:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x774ba51e20fb9a37e6be921f40ce2acfb45e6024fe6e4f4af68f4ea8823f2bfbBlock Operator
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