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 3730126 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3732009 epoch_slot_no: 16809 block_no: 3729952 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2362 time: 2020-02-04 19:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28576f854e3eeb8431ebfa15d703faac687f2aba1658f3e206270d3b838f98f4Block Operator
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