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 3731200 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3733083 epoch_slot_no: 17883 block_no: 3731026 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3798 time: 2020-02-05 01:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c1b581ee0231cde1c26c7023a4c1ffd25d0cec309e1b2e92e0f5d436f499260Block Operator
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