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 3738460 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3740342 epoch_slot_no: 3542 block_no: 3738285 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1571 time: 2020-02-06 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4afd181c672bbc4449d0bcf15bb699ee7ddf1921fc9e09b9ad00e4276e4dcd19Block Operator
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