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 3738576 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3740458 epoch_slot_no: 3658 block_no: 3738401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1271 time: 2020-02-06 18:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4b5b5a59d7ed887e50f46d81a321fe93d0291ca4f0248368439ca87059f00bcBlock Operator
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