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 3741824 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3743706 epoch_slot_no: 6906 block_no: 3741649 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1307 time: 2020-02-07 12:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa3733b26332dc4b41d296dffd67530a0b4b1837fefb7f945d18934cd756693cBlock Operator
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