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 3742883 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3744765 epoch_slot_no: 7965 block_no: 3742708 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1623 time: 2020-02-07 17:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe3057ec41b7ad47c919209b0225397b3b32e2fb5d3e7594ff26ec44e9ed141aBlock Operator
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