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 3731280 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3733163 epoch_slot_no: 17963 block_no: 3731106 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1807 time: 2020-02-05 01:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x805d74b7db8d0293b3ab8175ec515ab38389378d4f5c042a68aa71522edd148aBlock Operator
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