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 3732092 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3733975 epoch_slot_no: 18775 block_no: 3731918 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1502 time: 2020-02-05 06:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda172516f4ec71e7d2509e7744996d5711ba9e66049b001c491e13475e1297a5Block Operator
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