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 3727525 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729408 epoch_slot_no: 14208 block_no: 3727351 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-04 04:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x519e30f72b5774e75cea33ab91684fcbd6d19f9a7f9693f0ce69e76be88b1248Block Operator
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