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 3739729 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3741611 epoch_slot_no: 4811 block_no: 3739554 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1697 time: 2020-02-07 00:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80e713b1f2d7c434822f01ab59d839a782964474ef02654b9e94265b7a0509ccBlock Operator
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