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 3740145 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3742027 epoch_slot_no: 5227 block_no: 3739970 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-02-07 02:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x036f3ee38bf5d15333b2e1217b072e3d14eb6d908f417a1dec575f46893db096Block Operator
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