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 3731775 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3733658 epoch_slot_no: 18458 block_no: 3731601 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1392 time: 2020-02-05 04:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x186b8f1e88dbbe1e59556d6d53e63b3c951b2431b651bc007cd168835a370315Block Operator
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