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 3739255 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3741137 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 3739080 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5956 time: 2020-02-06 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cc11c87fc5315deed1b59127ecf420f503325e2673aff0610d162c4e8944b5eBlock Operator
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