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 3727752 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729635 epoch_slot_no: 14435 block_no: 3727578 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 05:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55c290bfd46c04ac7d529ec19e32a874f894b9b609a74dd16efc1d48c387e259Block Operator
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