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 3736846 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3738728 epoch_slot_no: 1928 block_no: 3736671 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3048 time: 2020-02-06 08:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc76d419ee884372f9ff9c4131bf29eb15620ec21c5db91ce593eb292ae70f3e3Block Operator
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