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 3743344 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3745226 epoch_slot_no: 8426 block_no: 3743169 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1666 time: 2020-02-07 20:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbc73a27d0086f8adfd1d607d9c2308733f28ad7a34425e0f9b6398f4757cc44Block Operator
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