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 3737306 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3739188 epoch_slot_no: 2388 block_no: 3737131 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1206 time: 2020-02-06 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c819449d6405a90638b5e95e022a3ea75d396d211b124631edb3533f95bc2e2Block Operator
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