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 3732774 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3734657 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 3732600 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11694 time: 2020-02-05 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x931258916e3d4909359bbcc77c902b4d3cfd622377debd8537d67f7b08c6123bBlock Operator
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