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 3727873 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3729756 epoch_slot_no: 14556 block_no: 3727699 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1787 time: 2020-02-04 06:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5e8e5af4d8c9962af0027a1fa634c734d313f48f95b3d3ab51598c3b07a336aBlock Operator
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