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 3733411 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3735294 epoch_slot_no: 20094 block_no: 3733237 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2020-02-05 13:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccca6cd71c9a62e94864a952e5763cbb388753dc5936200e5c94d0510b2055c4Block Operator
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