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 3731310 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3733193 epoch_slot_no: 17993 block_no: 3731136 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2020-02-05 01:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa80e23f8b4f24fe8501c51803c4dd1e4b7189ec656bae4554c1ec646c3392acBlock Operator
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