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 3727643 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729526 epoch_slot_no: 14326 block_no: 3727469 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3868 time: 2020-02-04 05:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfad751cbcac67e08f38f8df5f3008d0b67d19b044e5ac99473eb042dc5fcd16aBlock Operator
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