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 3733715 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3735598 epoch_slot_no: 20398 block_no: 3733541 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3706 time: 2020-02-05 15:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2788691dbb8e9c5a77cf5b640ff525b2f55614f813d7984652dcaa2ed4aa5a8aBlock Operator
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