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 3732739 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3734622 epoch_slot_no: 19422 block_no: 3732565 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3050 time: 2020-02-05 09:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1f90e7a18eb5c862bb034b553fe909e5279221d3e7aa68a4bd06c89fd1428a4Block Operator
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