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 3734877 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3736760 epoch_slot_no: 21560 block_no: 3734703 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2020-02-05 21:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x714d4b41a8a18eef6463981a8bdebd796a3eb447058e927dfd51fd3facadb998Block Operator
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