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 3734987 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3736869 epoch_slot_no: 69 block_no: 3734812 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1484 time: 2020-02-05 22:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0f50aa9bf115f2b23823ec0a737cffea84c1d1f41afb85da78aa4f3178abed3Block Operator
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