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 3732332 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3734215 epoch_slot_no: 19015 block_no: 3732158 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1354 time: 2020-02-05 07:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbffaf4482d0ee8000fbbe0e31b1e6fb75377250a978a424beed9534791597b92Block Operator
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