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 3740258 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3742140 epoch_slot_no: 5340 block_no: 3740083 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2358 time: 2020-02-07 03:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5a3ebe97674eabf8161e3edf939d9ae9cef14763d34ac9fcd4f1b1adb805e5fBlock Operator
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