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 3738819 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3740701 epoch_slot_no: 3901 block_no: 3738644 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-06 19:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2250a669ab53a1981a62eefe03441f1f04f5960967a7e5b191a8779022c1244dBlock Operator
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