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 3739104 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3740986 epoch_slot_no: 4186 block_no: 3738929 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1320 time: 2020-02-06 21:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ddbc07a07bf0d9bfc28cda553c2202b7dd966d53ac254aec69514e53a5f969dBlock Operator
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