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 3738390 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3740272 epoch_slot_no: 3472 block_no: 3738215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2199 time: 2020-02-06 17:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bd4f78a76f4ec7fff9fb3db6a9338c84796458e6b8c3e55a53831dc5ef4fae9Block Operator
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