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 3738715 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3740597 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 3738540 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4468 time: 2020-02-06 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbb3ecca05dc91ce4fa22ceba8369cc12ccc4c1e6c94d1511789b13d31c4e482Block Operator
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