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 3741327 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3743209 epoch_slot_no: 6409 block_no: 3741152 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1660 time: 2020-02-07 09:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2aa9f05d2f6dec20e8a4abd0445713a462f7b2c0d4efa870e81bd6b63a3c477Block Operator
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