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 3730576 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3732459 epoch_slot_no: 17259 block_no: 3730402 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-04 21:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed99baf9dc81f526897edef8bccb1e9628a0edea4991177449f2939a79b1013fBlock Operator
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