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 3738245 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3740127 epoch_slot_no: 3327 block_no: 3738070 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2617 time: 2020-02-06 16:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4de4978a50bd71972234159e7c4ca83a1b1dbe3757b1a5fcc271f9136d46e530Block Operator
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