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 3740374 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3742256 epoch_slot_no: 5456 block_no: 3740199 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-02-07 04:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbda6cc15be020b9f55cb23e27e4751b81980c2a35e7e1cc17bdd1f0b8db5bff5Block Operator
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