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 3742778 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3744660 epoch_slot_no: 7860 block_no: 3742603 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-02-07 17:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fbb02b54ee4ca2b36e5e8fdbd595bdd98696e71f94e40c4f2b0bec0300f3a96Block Operator
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