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 3735162 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3737044 epoch_slot_no: 244 block_no: 3734987 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2120 time: 2020-02-05 23:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb604a173152815af0044c5223c1990e0f96541f815bbdb44b39f80243bfb7525Block Operator
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