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 3739224 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3741106 epoch_slot_no: 4306 block_no: 3739049 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2020-02-06 21:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7eeb7b1752a3d8edd2ac2b5831e316c8018f9ae00c87346689ea1225b94f0edBlock Operator
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