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 3730219 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3732102 epoch_slot_no: 16902 block_no: 3730045 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5313 time: 2020-02-04 19:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c81cd64c638052cd8c77a085539b99881f03d92ad618b5113cb3c58b12300baBlock Operator
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