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 3736045 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3737927 epoch_slot_no: 1127 block_no: 3735870 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2660 time: 2020-02-06 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fae1f3ae207f252f436b200f9c0416db80504ae12d06c47091602c047c07118Block Operator
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