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 3726797 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3728680 epoch_slot_no: 13480 block_no: 3726623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4028 time: 2020-02-04 00:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63ba688d5fa28e83bda926607d8c418fa9cd4319199bd500fd3f37d828ca8dc7Block Operator
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