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 3733731 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3735614 epoch_slot_no: 20414 block_no: 3733557 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3509 time: 2020-02-05 15:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x886d206aedfdf0afe51c85bf9e2ab08911852f969bc4b1649d7c2ad26cd7f669Block Operator
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