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 3741204 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3743086 epoch_slot_no: 6286 block_no: 3741029 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-02-07 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75d62d622bd891b596b12147855a536ac6bc08271d4102a9ca720a0cc797c94aBlock Operator
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