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 3740386 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3742268 epoch_slot_no: 5468 block_no: 3740211 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1988 time: 2020-02-07 04:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x054be01d09870140f4bf4b74c928543b3903d467cfb2d08837feb1867d0372beBlock Operator
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