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 3731033 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3732916 epoch_slot_no: 17716 block_no: 3730859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2167 time: 2020-02-05 00:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a0eff6bc68286afd1a7736955aa30cb1557b413cff44e6b67e3fbb82701a4c5Block Operator
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