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 3728121 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3730004 epoch_slot_no: 14804 block_no: 3727947 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1866 time: 2020-02-04 07:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64b9380531611d8640f4a065f9b7a3d1404f0e07bb561690c4a533f2017be9a0Block Operator
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