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 3736921 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3738803 epoch_slot_no: 2003 block_no: 3736746 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1214 time: 2020-02-06 08:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x082e1ba9b4ae70a2537d04749e58bf662b04c3917c5c05442c88c33378ba7210Block Operator
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