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 3742606 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3744488 epoch_slot_no: 7688 block_no: 3742431 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2020-02-07 16:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x190d6b68ea11fe947438b3f076afed47a95e9c43138ec2329af2ca81031a298aBlock Operator
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