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 3733091 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3734974 epoch_slot_no: 19774 block_no: 3732917 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1945 time: 2020-02-05 11:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15d9f14b5a4fd960a2a8c163549bdd303a63ac12d48479e1b8e45e28a9d7f278Block Operator
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