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 3737552 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3739434 epoch_slot_no: 2634 block_no: 3737377 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3892 time: 2020-02-06 12:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6687bc8e8fd77b1457660294174e9f50f3a8fffff8000ab13efde8c3430110ccBlock Operator
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