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 3733794 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3735677 epoch_slot_no: 20477 block_no: 3733620 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2455 time: 2020-02-05 15:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58f99140fda7e2ae877cf7ffdf03179376a2bb51006a3b649cb6ce36e74f5ddcBlock Operator
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