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 3735627 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3737509 epoch_slot_no: 709 block_no: 3735452 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1571 time: 2020-02-06 01:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fc9db700077b65835c1fd4c5e4e279b8b1698e4f12c2cc7c9f7f8f59e7d8a11Block Operator
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