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 3729745 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3731628 epoch_slot_no: 16428 block_no: 3729571 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-02-04 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70b652fcebf4022f861e952ca2fc26742d1cfc3f0dcbb7709371904c427279deBlock Operator
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