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 3743237 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3745119 epoch_slot_no: 8319 block_no: 3743062 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-02-07 19:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3fdeb84ceda5b02125e56a4a19d7e37637fdf0d51348347bc2928c76c88feecBlock Operator
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