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 3729637 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3731520 epoch_slot_no: 16320 block_no: 3729463 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4434 time: 2020-02-04 16:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78e49cc619880bd3219837aa4da2d301387192da2b09c6900f69b2fca6fe389fBlock Operator
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