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 3739285 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3741167 epoch_slot_no: 4367 block_no: 3739110 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1824 time: 2020-02-06 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb8cb68ead4c444f24777c07c982333e3c06e9c086612dc6c36fb56c62e988fbBlock Operator
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