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 3740168 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3742050 epoch_slot_no: 5250 block_no: 3739993 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-07 02:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91d565f1d9fdda041c2bac781480c8bb137ee2c18bde2a64678c19a8a5f7c2a6Block Operator
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