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 3732285 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3734168 epoch_slot_no: 18968 block_no: 3732111 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2288 time: 2020-02-05 07:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcafd78d8872a4213d2f6c62ae35cb5feb283d7d42b553dea172bf52f300d1d59Block Operator
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