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 3742855 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3744737 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 3742680 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2249 time: 2020-02-07 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15fd4523c6ae5f1b0ed08aad9a5e76cc50063700ad4e08c6037a4ad68a8ebc8eBlock Operator
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