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 3741135 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3743017 epoch_slot_no: 6217 block_no: 3740960 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1467 time: 2020-02-07 08:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x607984ff90e6a4fe967f737e769a3324876a44a60f8c1b477780baa4e64ce38bBlock Operator
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