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 3727518 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729401 epoch_slot_no: 14201 block_no: 3727344 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-02-04 04:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca2dc505f560d4351b1f231f40f5ed7628e39fd8f20c66c721d643756aa7350eBlock Operator
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