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 3738203 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3740085 epoch_slot_no: 3285 block_no: 3738028 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1666 time: 2020-02-06 15:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e50a3dca859e5bc45e6ceced09afa16d831b79e2c058e3d83cd0d9e048aace1Block Operator
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