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 3727788 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729671 epoch_slot_no: 14471 block_no: 3727614 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 06:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c0c2ca99908bea63fa6c2c95980bc06222e85d2b1110bf8b708230c2c8f4b61Block Operator
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