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 37220 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 37241 epoch_slot_no: 15641 block_no: 37217 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1596 time: 2017-10-02 12:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0980aecb15fddc07dd5af94c33f6b283d8dcc91eb7eb46524df84241ebcf749fBlock Operator
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