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 3731289 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3733172 epoch_slot_no: 17972 block_no: 3731115 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2020-02-05 01:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78474567c9a9bbb73036b1143cdc61d31d756b9fe8309f24bbbd088fa97a5028Block Operator
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