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 3739070 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3740952 epoch_slot_no: 4152 block_no: 3738895 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1938 time: 2020-02-06 20:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb992c3b4182bb655d1376b261e5da83c404d485f4e73476f48c89596e020250Block Operator
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