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 3734792 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3736675 epoch_slot_no: 21475 block_no: 3734618 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2294 time: 2020-02-05 21:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3793759b70c4d5d2978083dd528863a3cf47f2b539a8dc1cda9b138f946b40f7Block Operator
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