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 3740016 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3741898 epoch_slot_no: 5098 block_no: 3739841 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3632 time: 2020-02-07 02:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd190b2c1aa0cef4ebf076eeb98e3e1a544a5163c77003d44d43ecadf2932c117Block Operator
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