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 3727689 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729572 epoch_slot_no: 14372 block_no: 3727515 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-02-04 05:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29611aa0529904c1e0a78e9e8311b4086572039399fe30ed326d2aeb4696fdf9Block Operator
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