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 3728176 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3730059 epoch_slot_no: 14859 block_no: 3728002 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 08:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x247686bb1e144831d7657317a2f0176f5a0d4634e5159e6e80f9594c0dc637bfBlock Operator
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