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 3742093 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3743975 epoch_slot_no: 7175 block_no: 3741918 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-02-07 13:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d5f03d6ce1bd9f995a79bbc51037796096de8347e30e69a9471b4f531def642Block Operator
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