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 3736958 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3738840 epoch_slot_no: 2040 block_no: 3736783 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1938 time: 2020-02-06 09:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25ad4090375dfd7bcf5e99a6654fb2d8ac764b0e228c95386e9790faba81d5ccBlock Operator
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