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 3738646 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3740528 epoch_slot_no: 3728 block_no: 3738471 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-06 18:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe27e48375a6320183d59f91f7006fd35f391d1e92a7a235369b92d5744011015Block Operator
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