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 3741151 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3743033 epoch_slot_no: 6233 block_no: 3740976 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3072 time: 2020-02-07 08:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf87d91cdf1e38f6bee36385f0d12f9d121d1b88dba1b2574ed88651d325eed71Block Operator
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