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 3732637 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734520 epoch_slot_no: 19320 block_no: 3732463 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 09:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01af0897e7acfbb728a2339c27d14075981f2f9908d7edc8c20a7f0e77a9a55fBlock Operator
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