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 3737275 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3739157 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 3737100 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5533 time: 2020-02-06 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd302d27eb1afcc0e12acc7462c7e0fb1ab5f68e2e2ef80c13ce175eb1c79f22eBlock Operator
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