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 3737633 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3739515 epoch_slot_no: 2715 block_no: 3737458 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1530 time: 2020-02-06 12:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e10f81c3ec06eebf32a30c682dcfdf652e10f27a27e74677f2b081c31a68cd4Block Operator
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