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 3728025 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729908 epoch_slot_no: 14708 block_no: 3727851 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3823 time: 2020-02-04 07:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9802e2869843b255a8eaca4929ab089a030150b9e12760e8a8f74417a7c1530Block Operator
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