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 3729322 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3731205 epoch_slot_no: 16005 block_no: 3729148 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2300 time: 2020-02-04 14:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7438718353e7b004ae5419ab6ec1179bd8f42e7467b58e65b5811ff711621a2Block Operator
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