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 3739938 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3741820 epoch_slot_no: 5020 block_no: 3739763 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2235 time: 2020-02-07 01:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe92e1768f3f82ab7e13b3696d542ade336f7beb6b2fd39bce0faa6bd5f98b962Block Operator
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