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 3733209 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3735092 epoch_slot_no: 19892 block_no: 3733035 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1317 time: 2020-02-05 12:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x601d463fded3fa3bf0bf2ec2c61b7fc0c384fa96a6318d79ee5ddd2175b5f244Block Operator
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