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 3738175 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3740057 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 3738000 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5364 time: 2020-02-06 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6d178513a59556bb6b3ea96b8bbed8146b272925d938b019d8d25c9afcd099eBlock Operator
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