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 3731903 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3733786 epoch_slot_no: 18586 block_no: 3731729 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e05937b6e508e2a13b6c0e8a7cff1ee8d1eb0f316a19cc0548a94fe77e02456Block Operator
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