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 3740267 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3742149 epoch_slot_no: 5349 block_no: 3740092 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1643 time: 2020-02-07 03:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91733e37c87fec48fe5437ca6b1504dc9e1a3dee7069f05a93fd57c42ca2a737Block Operator
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