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 3742499 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3744381 epoch_slot_no: 7581 block_no: 3742324 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2494 time: 2020-02-07 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x144382e4d8b8969953dc7ea10751d3ee04a218bdfdb0869323bc127f859c85b7Block Operator
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