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 3742241 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3744123 epoch_slot_no: 7323 block_no: 3742066 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3006 time: 2020-02-07 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe932ee94c80cb1108075ea1aed8e2d9285c05396e8b64a6eb501e27c84c6519eBlock Operator
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