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 3726294 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3728177 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 3726120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3512 time: 2020-02-03 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6fd751763cdd8d65976dc75b8384835e4347fa00b039f40e3e2da233c8c8089Block Operator
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