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 3734695 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3736578 epoch_slot_no: 21378 block_no: 3734521 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3819 time: 2020-02-05 20:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef2dfa8447a50c8e1f321eda6a518eb94e8952490809a41a948ec0b6353c4989Block Operator
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