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 3729010 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3730893 epoch_slot_no: 15693 block_no: 3728836 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-02-04 12:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5be5f452021d8ada7f1203f1b99cb9a4e840321d880c728402f48f6f163ca666Block Operator
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