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 3730346 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3732229 epoch_slot_no: 17029 block_no: 3730172 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-02-04 20:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8db58647ab76a9eee175b60d968b54aa788210a8e159e6e32870694b694bbc9cBlock Operator
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