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 3732775 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3734658 epoch_slot_no: 19458 block_no: 3732601 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2020-02-05 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf697e58f2005ecd05b18c2de61dc8f11e73c277d8abfb4478308bc1fdefbae16Block Operator
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