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 3727975 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729858 epoch_slot_no: 14658 block_no: 3727801 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1282 time: 2020-02-04 07:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdba70c08018bac8d9e84142838ea31e6ea5cb6bd2cae4f36b13586c96b3a0074Block Operator
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