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 3740769 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3742651 epoch_slot_no: 5851 block_no: 3740594 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2020-02-07 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25a972df5a779c14f250391095a5d640a45a68d2c645abaec9b4ec8804033b36Block Operator
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