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 3727870 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729753 epoch_slot_no: 14553 block_no: 3727696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-02-04 06:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a7128056eaddcefae9a3a2e93f55c01941650190fdb39a30b16aaca5a203071Block Operator
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