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 3738049 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3739931 epoch_slot_no: 3131 block_no: 3737874 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2020-02-06 15:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff22031e275cc1f35119d428e74e4243991d67a61d674ce3423d3a9ad4e3efb9Block Operator
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