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 3732396 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734279 epoch_slot_no: 19079 block_no: 3732222 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 07:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a473797cc5a3c59f5cd4997555d80358fd61e83e9f069f3232d59a644757f5aBlock Operator
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