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 3732294 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734177 epoch_slot_no: 18977 block_no: 3732120 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 07:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3715082dbd377bfe9a8df0865e0dc6dc39dcfad2f72f9bdf75f09c0b3beb2590Block Operator
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