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 3736679 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3738561 epoch_slot_no: 1761 block_no: 3736504 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2020-02-06 07:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e3e790f4470402601eb11b522f357d331ff43d18ff9c8e4c66802101f5e7a29Block Operator
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