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 3733074 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3734957 epoch_slot_no: 19757 block_no: 3732900 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2102 time: 2020-02-05 11:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d2e344ba091076b45185201532a504b5ed7022f12e2348d429ab246af6b6427Block Operator
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