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 3727062 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3728945 epoch_slot_no: 13745 block_no: 3726888 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1135 time: 2020-02-04 02:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb6d4923e79f1d7090c3bc87ae8de6229aea6f5d9445386eacf32a4cf8ce2e88Block Operator
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