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 3733704 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3735587 epoch_slot_no: 20387 block_no: 3733530 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4233 time: 2020-02-05 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x962b05e14924a906d30e01edff71d2fdcdedbf7fbb9055e5d495643302533a8bBlock Operator
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