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 3741046 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3742928 epoch_slot_no: 6128 block_no: 3740871 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-07 07:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50e88107302d1f44fba9aa824b58b8217c4ad018fc3f40a0b2ae0be20fd7ba29Block Operator
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