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 3728135 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3730018 epoch_slot_no: 14818 block_no: 3727961 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 08:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77a7ec14f83bf2281c4cf904eec66b8036ac128d26b0966983e0f5e4bbf25f69Block Operator
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