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 3727096 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3728979 epoch_slot_no: 13779 block_no: 3726922 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1711 time: 2020-02-04 02:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe375f84ad487c2f95b274c5d48f414e4f23a2832c6122a7ba76dfa29711c10fBlock Operator
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