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 3731113 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3732996 epoch_slot_no: 17796 block_no: 3730939 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2990 time: 2020-02-05 00:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x057352da1e4744a35acb3c2bf788710b19f6bd9bb588e21a65f34f1801f62c3aBlock Operator
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