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 3736046 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3737928 epoch_slot_no: 1128 block_no: 3735871 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-06 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38b35f55cb8ffe708f6518f48f202966a0e7082b47f8dc49a2f142fc6292e576Block Operator
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