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 3733367 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3735250 epoch_slot_no: 20050 block_no: 3733193 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1358 time: 2020-02-05 13:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f6ac74bcc229aedb8d79a349e3ff7a0390977aa6320117874a6b92db08c51a7Block Operator
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