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 3739645 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3741527 epoch_slot_no: 4727 block_no: 3739470 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2614 time: 2020-02-07 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76e44f0d1ed638777055e50e5a61d5cf2410f07f0201c4b03e77705c6108c857Block Operator
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