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 3740377 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3742259 epoch_slot_no: 5459 block_no: 3740202 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-02-07 04:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86b21d57f911f4c235d74e9e656352763506f152f1f41fb8081ff2adcc29d639Block Operator
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