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 3737437 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3739319 epoch_slot_no: 2519 block_no: 3737262 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2020-02-06 11:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66c89e03305a0d64a23cc5c9a5e9e4917f627e23b12b60ca1e1ba4d66a24824aBlock Operator
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