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 3727961 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729844 epoch_slot_no: 14644 block_no: 3727787 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2063 time: 2020-02-04 07:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12f271bfeac9146fca607b96f1c6f03ec0890a3ea2d88a48e67009c65d380170Block Operator
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