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 3731601 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3733484 epoch_slot_no: 18284 block_no: 3731427 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1588 time: 2020-02-05 03:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7551813c4a4095735fd613c35dc3ff1d0b6e03e98f6c683c02c0713a40f42584Block Operator
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