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 3727663 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729546 epoch_slot_no: 14346 block_no: 3727489 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 05:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8631c238da07037aeb67c4f159174d25a5fb5ac6d6975bfe51a7a306d713bd4Block Operator
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