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 3740804 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3742686 epoch_slot_no: 5886 block_no: 3740629 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-02-07 06:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7711e74c6af7cdb4f2699002190a2fe2766708150033980e5b30c92a68eb0a73Block Operator
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