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 3726474 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3728357 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 3726300 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4420 time: 2020-02-03 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x553040ec2641f8060586903f92630b740bdf297e8ec4fa1a9b9f4adf2d2f24d1Block Operator
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