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 3739435 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3741317 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 3739260 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5474 time: 2020-02-06 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd40e501501e70fe7c29c25756276d324212dba411da1e7e6a08755763eff2ce6Block Operator
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