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 3727221 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729104 epoch_slot_no: 13904 block_no: 3727047 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-04 02:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1aabc51c33668690a0a763c8fb033ca0600e0c15887f33fc9fd6dfda8cddb8d1Block Operator
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