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 3728153 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3730036 epoch_slot_no: 14836 block_no: 3727979 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2020-02-04 08:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd62c48b06b77be45a12e72b9d256ae7c9240a789e35ea03575125402b66cfc12Block Operator
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