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 3733819 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3735702 epoch_slot_no: 20502 block_no: 3733645 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2082 time: 2020-02-05 15:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c57da6f6791c1d88cd66a512c1eb4cb5c53c1761739978b30736e081d9f3db4Block Operator
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