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 3740682 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3742564 epoch_slot_no: 5764 block_no: 3740507 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-07 05:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0dbfdd5b0b959279cc2e3475f644aab7d82eed2f69ca9579eac11a2f5706dd99Block Operator
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