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 3732647 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734530 epoch_slot_no: 19330 block_no: 3732473 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-05 09:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4ac23d66f2ca8786b781b8c17e9296ba0b7a3e7499ef5b56e7d3951b85db5d1Block Operator
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