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 3727281 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729164 epoch_slot_no: 13964 block_no: 3727107 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-04 03:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34ebaafd2ccd18921ee94b50ce7800d13da873c2848b987a2f4583fd865b17dcBlock Operator
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