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 3732320 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734203 epoch_slot_no: 19003 block_no: 3732146 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 07:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce62adc5ed159f855f9c918b138ececdf2b5fb76f1b070b58e06a31ac14cce7bBlock Operator
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