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 3727224 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3729107 epoch_slot_no: 13907 block_no: 3727050 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1771 time: 2020-02-04 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf04ea66a05fc78acc1b7a8fe7c62647777447178d477c335bdbe62f907b4187cBlock Operator
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