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 3727757 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729640 epoch_slot_no: 14440 block_no: 3727583 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-02-04 05:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x341f4d55e9b5a5e0bcf7c07886e69020e7f5547ba18f01793ab989a200066cadBlock Operator
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