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 3741903 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3743785 epoch_slot_no: 6985 block_no: 3741728 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-07 12:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x136d8cb15bdaad7b1c41b20d30e9e65741bd8be34517ec2443d7bf87d72b163cBlock Operator
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