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 3731192 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3733075 epoch_slot_no: 17875 block_no: 3731018 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1851 time: 2020-02-05 01:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1320549494c68ccffd9810d847211618638c24cc6ccfbf6ec2df3d468d6b7fefBlock Operator
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