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 3728433 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3730316 epoch_slot_no: 15116 block_no: 3728259 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-02-04 09:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0a40663a6955bbd6f98099c5839b3533bcec9c784e81771508b490107ab1e6eBlock Operator
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