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 3734325 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3736208 epoch_slot_no: 21008 block_no: 3734151 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2582 time: 2020-02-05 18:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3958031b2f2657f7670efe771a37edb35247ea8b4841798b62430dde80ddf044Block Operator
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