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 3738886 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3740768 epoch_slot_no: 3968 block_no: 3738711 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1989 time: 2020-02-06 19:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fe2e0bed84929ddd4a20eee17b559c73409e95201b61614db953dd3c599c4e8Block Operator
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