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 3728065 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3729948 epoch_slot_no: 14748 block_no: 3727891 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1463 time: 2020-02-04 07:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5178f7ea6b3eef5c34ab5ba61a2f839e02a1f53a5db9150632e92cff1245803cBlock Operator
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