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 3727315 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729198 epoch_slot_no: 13998 block_no: 3727141 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-02-04 03:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb9f4f2004dda81ba2ab804be71e4a77cb64eb3e90c90b0941bb56f1e74c10afBlock Operator
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