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 3742327 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3744209 epoch_slot_no: 7409 block_no: 3742152 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1538 time: 2020-02-07 14:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99acfb251320719c9fcc8f76956acae588b0cd37c5f7937f5c833b6dd5118540Block Operator
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