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 3738737 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3740619 epoch_slot_no: 3819 block_no: 3738562 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1530 time: 2020-02-06 18:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68ba02687797dfb5a03b21aa39a6d1496cef4cb6107d56b00865690d3bc3ecfbBlock Operator
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