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 3731295 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3733178 epoch_slot_no: 17978 block_no: 3731121 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2060 time: 2020-02-05 01:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2de0b1631c9efa752cea3e34a3781d2596a015f8f3f785234224ae55e8af2149Block Operator
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