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 3732373 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734256 epoch_slot_no: 19056 block_no: 3732199 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2020-02-05 07:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x290ef9fb95d3d8d9fb9d3547a7536868ab982a219304f445f3902e7012231ecdBlock Operator
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