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 3741532 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3743414 epoch_slot_no: 6614 block_no: 3741357 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-07 10:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3178fb9d52dcd2b23545729ead0c83c97f2911ac92a536732a23a3350333d2e1Block Operator
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