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 3732605 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734488 epoch_slot_no: 19288 block_no: 3732431 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 08:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dd1f47e44c43b126d7b5b31ed1fb6a92e1a1d69334b52b7944b4082b8f5c213Block Operator
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