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 3735130 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3737012 epoch_slot_no: 212 block_no: 3734955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1575 time: 2020-02-05 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86a0203127682840300ffe15b87fef348c44edfea96a5cffe8299ee39869de32Block Operator
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