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 3735631 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3737513 epoch_slot_no: 713 block_no: 3735456 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-06 01:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16e278afc6a117940122e5514f5153c218f233a929949151e26d14b9964dcc5eBlock Operator
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