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 3734840 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3736723 epoch_slot_no: 21523 block_no: 3734666 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3378 time: 2020-02-05 21:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad56c4ba32ad29cf0a019752d4d1afaf4411272e3e93e0874cffcba30178baa8Block Operator
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