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 3727996 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3729879 epoch_slot_no: 14679 block_no: 3727822 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 07:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0648e9dd683205a6747720941f88f84776659ce24766d61c7d5034b97f268414Block Operator
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