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 3741757 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3743639 epoch_slot_no: 6839 block_no: 3741582 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-02-07 11:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b02fae9749a76dd6a503b203542f24c5df1ebbf1f43c1de6c06990abd261d14Block Operator
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