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 3731631 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3733514 epoch_slot_no: 18314 block_no: 3731457 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1707 time: 2020-02-05 03:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc56073effb8ad2ceac4708c608b04d6b39b20376d4c92992708925fb5e6378aBlock Operator
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