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 3739700 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3741582 epoch_slot_no: 4782 block_no: 3739525 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-02-07 00:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fb60ca15c1bd167c0f68cbc4a7d8601271c5edbd5fdb3fb3ef6c6d0d4b611b7Block Operator
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