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 3738310 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3740192 epoch_slot_no: 3392 block_no: 3738135 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2687 time: 2020-02-06 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a604da589a73373d7b183f2384276ce12d995ec2b59a862382e6bfa03268eb1Block Operator
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