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 3737102 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3738984 epoch_slot_no: 2184 block_no: 3736927 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1883 time: 2020-02-06 09:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99035d01a6b5275158362a9ab698ea575bb41bf75ac2bfcde1b2e38e44f4995cBlock Operator
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