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 3734264 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3736147 epoch_slot_no: 20947 block_no: 3734090 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2496 time: 2020-02-05 18:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaccb43343774753a1f330d379c654d58e102a8a08433cc2e7dec3aa2e3ad8a55Block Operator
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