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 3738294 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3740176 epoch_slot_no: 3376 block_no: 3738119 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2371 time: 2020-02-06 16:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x530586463e7ed8a771019172d9dbe1b0dec08014fcee1e70ea15a7df8025d89cBlock Operator
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