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 3740634 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3742516 epoch_slot_no: 5716 block_no: 3740459 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2020-02-07 05:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c1b21529dddf8d4e5a94657214040caba87ac0fb2813fbbae5c6e389b2b56f2Block Operator
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