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 3727578 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729461 epoch_slot_no: 14261 block_no: 3727404 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2420 time: 2020-02-04 04:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3c4cbb08725ace403e484340b28e3ee6d17d0695011e7e52444c10e53deea76Block Operator
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