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 3732541 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734424 epoch_slot_no: 19224 block_no: 3732367 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 08:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3eec5d6def201f29b5a2445604e20f62d9dd7e5d8ecd1a9f509c04b11210b2eBlock Operator
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