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 3732499 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734382 epoch_slot_no: 19182 block_no: 3732325 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2020-02-05 08:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x013ff89ff370d0e537524590e6e32d9efa7c6d8867be6af86fa6b1636d3e772fBlock Operator
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