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 3734599 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3736482 epoch_slot_no: 21282 block_no: 3734425 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2020-02-05 19:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfba27882e48d7b1cc9b731115478ddf8183d371276e80d597e23b13c5b67b14Block Operator
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