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 3738745 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3740627 epoch_slot_no: 3827 block_no: 3738570 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2385 time: 2020-02-06 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbae04a2612c6f64b1a8eb8d1d0b41a12933a20e03f6cc875af570d9bb823ba9bBlock Operator
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