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 3733494 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3735377 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 3733320 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9166 time: 2020-02-05 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd91b32a324ef0e192123fd7b8e43e7405b8e85af4807299a2da55de799e54f5Block Operator
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