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 3731106 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3732989 epoch_slot_no: 17789 block_no: 3730932 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-05 00:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7c74a0aff70580c1aa1d79609b725160025b0af804235f0f6d39e3d5865a282Block Operator
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