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 3735991 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3737873 epoch_slot_no: 1073 block_no: 3735816 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-06 03:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3afbad1bb7d9718307c542249e5b5a6fa0577deb70c893a88618a926a9eb87b3Block Operator
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