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 3730217 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3732100 epoch_slot_no: 16900 block_no: 3730043 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2020-02-04 19:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaebc0e1d2f01a671171d833b85bfc94b0c0de9039fc11a30a0bedf6146b47decBlock Operator
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