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 3731797 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3733680 epoch_slot_no: 18480 block_no: 3731623 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2028 time: 2020-02-05 04:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bcd20267c98b16593fcf2e6a1900c523c2777de287a44cc1a3f2cac0b9a43e0Block Operator
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