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 3733568 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3735451 epoch_slot_no: 20251 block_no: 3733394 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2077 time: 2020-02-05 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e9a91056987d703607b6232d1618e8ee3d0aa0887c758252d2f6abe0661cd1cBlock Operator
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