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 3727651 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729534 epoch_slot_no: 14334 block_no: 3727477 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 05:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fc3b6a8f661514384f6c2af467da75df9027e3b76d86d1ee15da9d9a116e4b5Block Operator
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