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 3727594 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729477 epoch_slot_no: 14277 block_no: 3727420 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-04 05:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x923a7a4ea9f5939d7f5488bf3c3c70d90596a321097688c6486a06b9e85a5b89Block Operator
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