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 3738462 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3740344 epoch_slot_no: 3544 block_no: 3738287 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2291 time: 2020-02-06 17:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28d147e3c4d25079318e0056f8a5ce5b93746a6a3e1160300f908e816dcef867Block Operator
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