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 3728425 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3730308 epoch_slot_no: 15108 block_no: 3728251 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3437 time: 2020-02-04 09:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaec516374c74a6fb255fe65fd4d064134262a9310c7a3036c67dc7e70f3d5701Block Operator
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