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 3734020 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3735903 epoch_slot_no: 20703 block_no: 3733846 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3440 time: 2020-02-05 16:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4ca46ee9829423bcd839a1bfc36df7127d63ce10f2b8308bf87da1e22ecda33Block Operator
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