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 3741231 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3743113 epoch_slot_no: 6313 block_no: 3741056 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2022 time: 2020-02-07 08:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c4ec95003906919e6c944289a6f640a6e2578aea6626b3d97b4c8fdc5082e77Block Operator
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