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 3738536 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3740418 epoch_slot_no: 3618 block_no: 3738361 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1847 time: 2020-02-06 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22c6a5cf58af790d19c9939782be6cbf9e93cb4b837c95572b7f08d86f2f548bBlock Operator
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