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 3732326 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3734209 epoch_slot_no: 19009 block_no: 3732152 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2427 time: 2020-02-05 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd327201c6c54be0bbca2edafb3c7c4e09924e5bb948475e7c02c61add3b8cd4aBlock Operator
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