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 3732387 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734270 epoch_slot_no: 19070 block_no: 3732213 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 07:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cdab60ed5662be9031076ed5a30c5f17bea1aa3909d44af0c8215d5416830faBlock Operator
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