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 3728223 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3730106 epoch_slot_no: 14906 block_no: 3728049 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-02-04 08:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54abd0bcdb0dfc5b45460f8c0e7ac6be4f355f2009c54595a8644ecf9d36ab3dBlock Operator
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