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 3732534 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3734417 epoch_slot_no: 19217 block_no: 3732360 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2032 time: 2020-02-05 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f6e6a022d1c7dd187f362e301eb149dd881784394a9936a2dc9c3d0375230f8Block Operator
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