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 3730745 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3732628 epoch_slot_no: 17428 block_no: 3730571 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1732 time: 2020-02-04 22:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0b3c8eb495c5c85ed367b5a68a75d5c3113395358b6569dfe93744f24ac567eBlock Operator
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