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 3738181 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3740063 epoch_slot_no: 3263 block_no: 3738006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2088 time: 2020-02-06 15:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x766bb1db8e4cce05ea4f8b24b5e6aed35f304fe04affa347b273dc51faaea3c0Block Operator
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