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 3741615 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3743497 epoch_slot_no: 6697 block_no: 3741440 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2020-02-07 10:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7755547d547e3e631946a8ce2f61852ebe81677687f39dbb829e405b0b90352Block Operator
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