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 3735834 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3737716 epoch_slot_no: 916 block_no: 3735659 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2535 time: 2020-02-06 02:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e190a7978a86cb58d448222e29b59537f50f498b50c4a9fbdd174ec831ebde2Block Operator
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