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 3728043 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3729926 epoch_slot_no: 14726 block_no: 3727869 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1705 time: 2020-02-04 07:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65c7e762782c2849bdcc3793a89b3fda76902eb5d8ff0adc558edd9933e7d6b7Block Operator
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