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 3738935 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3740817 epoch_slot_no: 4017 block_no: 3738760 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1000 time: 2020-02-06 20:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x065d0bd3c28d5f61a9782a962e6142abc427ae1c315beaa52903076cba95af7fBlock Operator
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