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 3731987 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3733870 epoch_slot_no: 18670 block_no: 3731813 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1666 time: 2020-02-05 05:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7222c99aad963dbe00881b7b799469b2cac9eb5c2a7a40f951a4a62957e56e77Block Operator
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