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 3730555 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3732438 epoch_slot_no: 17238 block_no: 3730381 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-02-04 21:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e7762e3eb444c1113e1c3aba140f98ea089fcffbf44b6d7b6d78d5e6a3b45f3Block Operator
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