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 3731097 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3732980 epoch_slot_no: 17780 block_no: 3730923 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1917 time: 2020-02-05 00:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x205c4e5e2de16e71e7b00ebd5e13c1f5730cce857eac7e464f4af91c868ea735Block Operator
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