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 37203 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 37224 epoch_slot_no: 15624 block_no: 37200 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2017-10-02 12:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e713538f221dadeb4d118ee16b7da41a770f59295bea9a16934bc38a17de16cBlock Operator
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