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 3729918 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3731801 epoch_slot_no: 16601 block_no: 3729744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2994 time: 2020-02-04 17:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fd03f899ac58ba5ef2783342b610da47364dcbd59e88b289681642e23e2029bBlock Operator
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