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 3731695 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3733578 epoch_slot_no: 18378 block_no: 3731521 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8406 time: 2020-02-05 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cd057a22de482cbf4ee275e368d12ae38868e5f41b347c80cc4a1a10916de4fBlock Operator
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