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 3727259 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729142 epoch_slot_no: 13942 block_no: 3727085 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1595 time: 2020-02-04 03:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea3f7cac98790c90053f9119f144a7b2b35bca6d7b3e76c682343ce36ee7f1e9Block Operator
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