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 3731907 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3733790 epoch_slot_no: 18590 block_no: 3731733 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2623 time: 2020-02-05 05:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa838463caa8e26b171b84b4d1a0034860a4097a4f841d6229d062a9003ae36daBlock Operator
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