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 3733650 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3735533 epoch_slot_no: 20333 block_no: 3733476 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2339 time: 2020-02-05 14:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d1b5eadfc2d544da0133432831a864735ca5cb729199bc68de0ee164ea03a64Block Operator
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