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 3741595 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3743477 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3741420 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6236 time: 2020-02-07 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b0f2fb713bad25c90c0bcb53dd464e1a72d96ee7ab45c6464cf46f426f5ed24Block Operator
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