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 3739595 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3741477 epoch_slot_no: 4677 block_no: 3739420 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-02-06 23:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1bc0bc628e43d28178497bc5b1124a7c90c7e4d4b8e0baed7a84a341d197defBlock Operator
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