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 3732526 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3734409 epoch_slot_no: 19209 block_no: 3732352 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1707 time: 2020-02-05 08:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb20a6b3a0748bfcbc2701ac63031d419538ad59630f82696731643d7a81c6bd0Block Operator
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