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 3734436 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3736319 epoch_slot_no: 21119 block_no: 3734262 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1884 time: 2020-02-05 19:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53587ed8387d00686b88f2d96ab674bf6396762a7ae35923e1334e090b10bf81Block Operator
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