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 3731175 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3733058 epoch_slot_no: 17858 block_no: 3731001 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-05 00:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ca8aade3501abb6534bef5b11ace740ce0e53ab524ee64e41195623e55c3e98Block Operator
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