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 3732390 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3734273 epoch_slot_no: 19073 block_no: 3732216 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1921 time: 2020-02-05 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadbebe4f6ba280687ba9a37735b80a946f51f689544a9867204c03c38ec1f970Block Operator
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