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 3737807 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3739689 epoch_slot_no: 2889 block_no: 3737632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2020-02-06 13:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x440d4758d887232de74c858b098404fc71acbe60fa4919224ae971edad51bc1aBlock Operator
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