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 3733561 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3735444 epoch_slot_no: 20244 block_no: 3733387 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2292 time: 2020-02-05 14:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d64bc9a473de09fc74128f22a9ca9228e5e22cb55312da7a7f162c91ad14f6fBlock Operator
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