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 3741387 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3743269 epoch_slot_no: 6469 block_no: 3741212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6582 time: 2020-02-07 09:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d89159a50c5b02722f4bc6a7dc149f9bc2714cf4f922548b8d6cea8c70b6103Block Operator
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