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 3731648 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3733531 epoch_slot_no: 18331 block_no: 3731474 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2111 time: 2020-02-05 03:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10f2f2b46b7fb21e4f7d48dcc06bc971b3c4d28dc54952c0d5f4b4b195353bacBlock Operator
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