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 3741056 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3742938 epoch_slot_no: 6138 block_no: 3740881 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2982 time: 2020-02-07 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9116232033e69263e41399a83168b6034107e18c3064aef1e92c7858fc11d3eBlock Operator
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