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 3736735 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3738617 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 3736560 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5547 time: 2020-02-06 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5375fd50efec3e0fc6fe9ca3fabd0270db5da34ff945112f0a06131794f1767Block Operator
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