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 3736429 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3738311 epoch_slot_no: 1511 block_no: 3736254 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2239 time: 2020-02-06 06:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa03acea236d0e8f22cee85e5db532be316afa1e22c750838b48aab9a5e560c1Block Operator
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