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 3730861 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3732744 epoch_slot_no: 17544 block_no: 3730687 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1321 time: 2020-02-04 23:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e61078889640c685d3f3a3db4f1261db2b1824a7174aacb0b17f806854689f6Block Operator
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