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 3734277 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3736160 epoch_slot_no: 20960 block_no: 3734103 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3259 time: 2020-02-05 18:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43143bb9acbdd280af003f4d7c4cd0ca9dfbe8827a08b85c84bf23e687e41e59Block Operator
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