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 3726412 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3728295 epoch_slot_no: 13095 block_no: 3726238 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2367 time: 2020-02-03 22:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fa52960dce9360b9303c5dd22a102b7a386987e8b4d29b50733921422fe664eBlock Operator
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