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 3740515 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3742397 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 3740340 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 13505 time: 2020-02-07 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x239d44aeebbc09388d9538e9afc3350f353d63422cbe53e2b216cfe1d23188feBlock Operator
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