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 3731444 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3733327 epoch_slot_no: 18127 block_no: 3731270 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2150 time: 2020-02-05 02:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb563ad49db2f8061cda15cca1c3de1ae5cdcd4a47f079b2f28dc7559ad5a9ab2Block Operator
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