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 3737585 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3739467 epoch_slot_no: 2667 block_no: 3737410 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2014 time: 2020-02-06 12:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc65f58e270e4e0aca1c2a1e0752d939f2a1d81a21b04cef9178ed74231787608Block Operator
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