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 3739850 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3741732 epoch_slot_no: 4932 block_no: 3739675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-02-07 01:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62c1a4660ba7ef42df8b6bf7545a3a8cd863c919533d4d0abfbe1d8f674fc979Block Operator
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