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 3737274 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3739156 epoch_slot_no: 2356 block_no: 3737099 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-06 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7687e8f5cb08ced40a788748c3ef207783b7b061ec9942ea61cc3b8bbb4db86Block Operator
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