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 3727675 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729558 epoch_slot_no: 14358 block_no: 3727501 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1323 time: 2020-02-04 05:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1bf85dee79d0405cedd9bf0c1c775ce3d2a4aa9f87e604bda0d8514ec13147fBlock Operator
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