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 3730424 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3732307 epoch_slot_no: 17107 block_no: 3730250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-04 20:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d3a7e5cfdcc9b7242d5ad0911e94a84409a51befef093ee649ad28bb59fc4b1Block Operator
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