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 3736755 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3738637 epoch_slot_no: 1837 block_no: 3736580 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1347 time: 2020-02-06 07:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4283dbf25316abfd7b5a1e51fcc87c235f28aa37af045b7e8b67031224c32433Block Operator
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