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 3729534 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3731417 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 3729360 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8411 time: 2020-02-04 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc844215eefecb29043d8808e917c819be0a154ee1bb8e6370e970f6364436e83Block Operator
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