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 3734502 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3736385 epoch_slot_no: 21185 block_no: 3734328 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1699 time: 2020-02-05 19:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb6b42ef6bc96da6e777217133a631115a8557844ce6b083a9c81efa63514a17Block Operator
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