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 3733586 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3735469 epoch_slot_no: 20269 block_no: 3733412 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2377 time: 2020-02-05 14:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e56f6ba3b3d6201ec57aa8c3f24d8bf252d8a6403dd33bf6529c68d1bb32334Block Operator
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