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 3730112 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3731995 epoch_slot_no: 16795 block_no: 3729938 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-02-04 19:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38266fa15068653119825d15ebbd0eee3f96e02585577cc3c74d60cf6e67c91aBlock Operator
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