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 3738535 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3740417 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 3738360 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7268 time: 2020-02-06 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76e2bb52f26996b1afd3c029739afde35454c03e87447650154a81ee497cd652Block Operator
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