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 3734244 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3736127 epoch_slot_no: 20927 block_no: 3734070 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4104 time: 2020-02-05 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18a69caed58b9686114ff8b88d6f43f3b456e7ae9c7814ed4d466354cee2cf4dBlock Operator
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