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 3730077 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3731960 epoch_slot_no: 16760 block_no: 3729903 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3147 time: 2020-02-04 18:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e02b2840dc27e94a6aef61ca45928043d24166e9a4978498bbc06d0b4792cbaBlock Operator
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