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 3733384 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3735267 epoch_slot_no: 20067 block_no: 3733210 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-05 13:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9301f79be812f9fb311b52202746017a58a7fd96cea7d3ae959188ee6055356Block Operator
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