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 3738377 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3740259 epoch_slot_no: 3459 block_no: 3738202 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2020-02-06 16:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62a19d1764cda681e811bc23be8eda2f39107d20b2c747406ba0942a638e3b94Block Operator
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