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 3735855 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3737737 epoch_slot_no: 937 block_no: 3735680 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-06 02:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda55d8540099be6163e4001ef5a46ea95636d61b48c8c5267bfa7ef42552f83bBlock Operator
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