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 3734390 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3736273 epoch_slot_no: 21073 block_no: 3734216 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1641 time: 2020-02-05 18:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3521115b7200e05c2ed4c77a97286a8c70b2832e6fdbe57b8f9e43e8f3715e7Block Operator
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