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 3739886 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3741768 epoch_slot_no: 4968 block_no: 3739711 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-02-07 01:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96762b513ced0c4523ab11ec93b933c1697ae3c17d7a2bcfa216b305974f61deBlock Operator
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