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 3737995 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3739877 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 3737820 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10439 time: 2020-02-06 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d83f977a461936f1eb16f5c94c977a792b1c50accf8e07068aae0483edef37bBlock Operator
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