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 3733376 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3735259 epoch_slot_no: 20059 block_no: 3733202 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1999 time: 2020-02-05 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25b018ffdbdc500c796cd1122b19e5d1edf8d1d0e6812e38bcd5ecf38f75737eBlock Operator
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