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 3729131 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3731014 epoch_slot_no: 15814 block_no: 3728957 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2837 time: 2020-02-04 13:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8413c3153b210c63a97603edcd6eecf4ca9e29053d5d9b369a1622a714f05435Block Operator
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