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 3742112 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3743994 epoch_slot_no: 7194 block_no: 3741937 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2020-02-07 13:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe89570dbac46e75b09e351d7ad3788e8dba098b279420f3627a8c5a3abd818ecBlock Operator
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