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 3729816 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3731699 epoch_slot_no: 16499 block_no: 3729642 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-02-04 17:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f54481a944ae077467dfc984290fbb496e0764182dc054d17f4cd898bc7d098Block Operator
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