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 3733839 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3735722 epoch_slot_no: 20522 block_no: 3733665 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4450 time: 2020-02-05 15:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84339e15bbe05c62b7fc30830dc7a4170fd2db6c42989af7cb9bf4b6089ed0dbBlock Operator
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