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 3730759 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3732642 epoch_slot_no: 17442 block_no: 3730585 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1880 time: 2020-02-04 22:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42b032d560f42ddfbb50989570c868ce26dd39a90286312c384a6f4da40f9286Block Operator
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