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 3732527 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3734410 epoch_slot_no: 19210 block_no: 3732353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8957 time: 2020-02-05 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69b7678433a1bf9f00d1f69664cf7b850c3b537909ddc1500dd9fa4856aac3aeBlock Operator
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