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 3736264 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3738146 epoch_slot_no: 1346 block_no: 3736089 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2018 time: 2020-02-06 05:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77dd3f551f05039f576a6720ace13e4bd25a0e9cdada845dcc88f218c4aff5cfBlock Operator
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