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 3742039 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3743921 epoch_slot_no: 7121 block_no: 3741864 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1262 time: 2020-02-07 13:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a3cb722f3099bb292b33a66106f15e476d7b25b15d63962269eb61e083c29e8Block Operator
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