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 3735592 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3737474 epoch_slot_no: 674 block_no: 3735417 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1859 time: 2020-02-06 01:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf06e63828f926347377216faa0464cb0cb56a7a24ac19a290efc8bacf4396107Block Operator
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