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 3736183 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3738065 epoch_slot_no: 1265 block_no: 3736008 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1677 time: 2020-02-06 04:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86ef8b8306f4201a616f8e08c1ee16914bc25d761a4992b4a299cf7fbe9704a0Block Operator
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