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 3738487 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3740369 epoch_slot_no: 3569 block_no: 3738312 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2371 time: 2020-02-06 17:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e7e5949d5a89fda799601bb68e12354b28b7e684e0b29d09577e0746c4fd26bBlock Operator
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