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 3727546 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729429 epoch_slot_no: 14229 block_no: 3727372 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1602 time: 2020-02-04 04:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c171942b970d32d3827ed582a7c6ca50e25afe6b5742dd57eac7b3b84e637f7Block Operator
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