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 3731683 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3733566 epoch_slot_no: 18366 block_no: 3731509 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2045 time: 2020-02-05 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc154d2dfdac5b90f7527726836a0096e77a24fed21dd83b2480f8abb5dbb7cd8Block Operator
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