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 3729881 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3731764 epoch_slot_no: 16564 block_no: 3729707 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1710 time: 2020-02-04 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdda979fb419e5e9c69c79224446fe196b73fc8000283c8192f94382dd4bae6ddBlock Operator
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