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 3737686 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3739568 epoch_slot_no: 2768 block_no: 3737511 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2020-02-06 13:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92ff0c2ab54bff90b217e5c9dfb1c0a63687d7eb388b058c715a86652094cd66Block Operator
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