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 3742628 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3744510 epoch_slot_no: 7710 block_no: 3742453 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1841 time: 2020-02-07 16:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdee26bdc36dff88c0e51adc0d7dd09cd9b3f79785f5b888824e37c5f47a8918aBlock Operator
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