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 3736568 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3738450 epoch_slot_no: 1650 block_no: 3736393 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1899 time: 2020-02-06 06:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fdd5d589adb72dd25ed6f82feca3edb065423a7b6b6db45cb5f2fa21b75db58Block Operator
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