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 3732611 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734494 epoch_slot_no: 19294 block_no: 3732437 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 08:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3997e7b59f408abc293f372b976db58891f98ba53adea94a227f4c8d423af332Block Operator
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