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 3732558 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3734441 epoch_slot_no: 19241 block_no: 3732384 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1699 time: 2020-02-05 08:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9e8b7a49ee4ff687ff1c655b0335b513b1e4ef45b1a436c3cb6ad956e1b1faeBlock Operator
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