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 3732003 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3733886 epoch_slot_no: 18686 block_no: 3731829 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4589 time: 2020-02-05 05:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1021f70b52085b82ac4406615ab9c1e649a9fbd1ac873f2f788635a6f451ed03Block Operator
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