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 3742338 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3744220 epoch_slot_no: 7420 block_no: 3742163 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2050 time: 2020-02-07 14:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8886006367651c9bf6e73fc8c9a271a4d6e1b339c873410ce3eb2a4a420d3203Block Operator
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