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 3731843 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3733726 epoch_slot_no: 18526 block_no: 3731669 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1568 time: 2020-02-05 04:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f614f57609dd1138a921fbe78678911661ae4ff6f46e41a5478e7545594652aBlock Operator
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