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 3735295 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3737177 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 3735120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6085 time: 2020-02-05 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fb7a84972e174bc7142e61a6d51735e465fc11dd5d5b4a93a171c72c080c6f9Block Operator
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