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 3732579 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734462 epoch_slot_no: 19262 block_no: 3732405 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 08:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6322f5e7eb73ba6a1c1f1c96ac63b02f0fff8dd22211b3f69c8a19d95051b80Block Operator
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