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 3738101 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3739983 epoch_slot_no: 3183 block_no: 3737926 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2063 time: 2020-02-06 15:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad1d251bb81a7afcecea31431beb1907d601d86da35687a8bae9a84c4d3c8ed6Block Operator
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