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 3726923 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3728806 epoch_slot_no: 13606 block_no: 3726749 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 01:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf16d34b7cc950b93644f1976b215c7bb0cd0ca39d20fb3ec7df4cdfbf1c3001fBlock Operator
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