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 3734345 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3736228 epoch_slot_no: 21028 block_no: 3734171 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3925 time: 2020-02-05 18:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f504335ad8f1278973545a86d66e69492104b66c7e69516e9ff351a90323d66Block Operator
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