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 3740704 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3742586 epoch_slot_no: 5786 block_no: 3740529 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-02-07 05:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd91d4eacabe1b1550052b4451a757928ec56353fc0c05bf294ee5ea012deb0a2Block Operator
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