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 3738583 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3740465 epoch_slot_no: 3665 block_no: 3738408 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2847 time: 2020-02-06 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b7c0da7b2d67219d8e91492d6e999eafd2aa68c06517d312be8900643911aa3Block Operator
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