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 3733205 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3735088 epoch_slot_no: 19888 block_no: 3733031 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-05 12:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2341ae3e899a95573d7ca6c60684851cbc77b125d1948f0d391a077d0e74c93eBlock Operator
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