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 3737859 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3739741 epoch_slot_no: 2941 block_no: 3737684 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4211 time: 2020-02-06 14:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fb34e0c55dbf8a3308019b4905e50d15adaa0aa46b83c10c42e8be729282c46Block Operator
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