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 3740157 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3742039 epoch_slot_no: 5239 block_no: 3739982 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1643 time: 2020-02-07 02:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8389c09144b609ab264e0d51a9929d6d2fc0254fc6f832bd0722e2b1e013a2dBlock Operator
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