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 3741665 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3743547 epoch_slot_no: 6747 block_no: 3741490 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-02-07 11:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c027c4015a2b932defdb3338b4182b72893499ba4d770a5472bb85c9093f591Block Operator
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