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 3734215 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3736098 epoch_slot_no: 20898 block_no: 3734041 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2078 time: 2020-02-05 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f7704703d73f74cde84b331244bcbcd4dcd3267ccb6e05301d58d9b6a75b14fBlock Operator
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