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 3730254 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3732137 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 3730080 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3680 time: 2020-02-04 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfefe2c522c029c74d2a7ffb59850fac8e52cc2961ee99ca68acf7bfe74e7f0a4Block Operator
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