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 3727190 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729073 epoch_slot_no: 13873 block_no: 3727016 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 02:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1054d3929ff770fc897bfd193f04607ae3e570cc2a65580772b954ccc731adcaBlock Operator
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