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 3738610 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3740492 epoch_slot_no: 3692 block_no: 3738435 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3929 time: 2020-02-06 18:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6b2e020553ec241693ce6c1a71cd1060226e7a21c79e9ff9772f804e254ee5dBlock Operator
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