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 3727730 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729613 epoch_slot_no: 14413 block_no: 3727556 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 05:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd10b5d2bd75deb6bcea85915f4ce887c080b0e78f08d8e88aa6e6cb678c69364Block Operator
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