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 3733140 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3735023 epoch_slot_no: 19823 block_no: 3732966 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2065 time: 2020-02-05 11:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x848a1188affb259435b8c194bf6cfa06baeac6692173efd5bfad537a53f272b3Block Operator
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