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 3727727 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729610 epoch_slot_no: 14410 block_no: 3727553 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 05:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36786a1c6a6518786188c2465d6e0ace24c43ca0ae7bea5a0de7b02c47ea70cfBlock Operator
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