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 3738652 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3740534 epoch_slot_no: 3734 block_no: 3738477 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1505 time: 2020-02-06 18:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ba7cdf1d2724af2a5b3dd628fe4510281f469f2a42fb9e5dc8a0640830373dbBlock Operator
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