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 3736033 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3737915 epoch_slot_no: 1115 block_no: 3735858 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2020-02-06 03:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4c4441db7cde1757051ee467d0769f0f603a851c0b8a30bae1ee8d523e6e9e6Block Operator
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