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 3742611 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3744493 epoch_slot_no: 7693 block_no: 3742436 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1623 time: 2020-02-07 16:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf7d7db814a1a9a7c5ce73d6bfaf5fd81196a5847a416d6907a19626e2abb912Block Operator
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