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 3743257 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3745139 epoch_slot_no: 8339 block_no: 3743082 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-02-07 20:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d181af5122633106ad90366984af972f6af6ad0419b77e2322fc4de6dcea20aBlock Operator
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