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 3734084 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3735967 epoch_slot_no: 20767 block_no: 3733910 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5573 time: 2020-02-05 17:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb611267cf09ff5947e52f59611d9d3b007dfc3ff215f47e12c2c2801a6c5758eBlock Operator
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