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 3736043 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3737925 epoch_slot_no: 1125 block_no: 3735868 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2020-02-06 03:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa671a43c060be881118683bccf4624aa29bd48e92d63ac2f02e2f42ba57c05fBlock Operator
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