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 3740695 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3742577 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 3740520 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7318 time: 2020-02-07 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x486dfd322a599c4ff4b60e851e7ce9e39d05448ebe4fe4f1d6cbf7edec843059Block Operator
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