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 3733282 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3735165 epoch_slot_no: 19965 block_no: 3733108 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4540 time: 2020-02-05 12:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x777fc68b4bf8372680fa796ccec35d9b268f10b3fd02237ef848aec68f7b8e38Block Operator
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