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 3731873 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3733756 epoch_slot_no: 18556 block_no: 3731699 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2020-02-05 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bb5ca124b10bc501e3cf77791f6a792408b5a9228a4d263417518b6761540a0Block Operator
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