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 3731925 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3733808 epoch_slot_no: 18608 block_no: 3731751 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2526 time: 2020-02-05 05:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6a101b9f7e1f1a21be75f9b94781c10f5875955c89c86df8d6ee8c530690bceBlock Operator
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