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 3727826 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729709 epoch_slot_no: 14509 block_no: 3727652 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 06:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42d092ca648ca99fdc39690c5c55010d22669a003989a0112a0ba43202974077Block Operator
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