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 3732489 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3734372 epoch_slot_no: 19172 block_no: 3732315 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2020-02-05 08:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd05afedd3611c8e7d67ce7ab486c4cafa956cd24afec4d929a7bc47f2210e152Block Operator
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