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 3732547 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3734430 epoch_slot_no: 19230 block_no: 3732373 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1741 time: 2020-02-05 08:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d45b666bc0807482ace368d91e5a41034a616819e510b731e6047d9131818a7Block Operator
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