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 3726691 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3728574 epoch_slot_no: 13374 block_no: 3726517 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2262 time: 2020-02-04 00:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9a36a1d24c9045d4391e273dfbe53ff0e7fb1a22307457fe311f3e72eb9a738Block Operator
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