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 3731485 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3733368 epoch_slot_no: 18168 block_no: 3731311 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 02:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cd2127e9df591db6614785491742566b6c2aee3d89a4a9721fc23a0f100c8f0Block Operator
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