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 3743376 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3745258 epoch_slot_no: 8458 block_no: 3743201 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2059 time: 2020-02-07 20:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf744028377bc4dab82e0571291fe750d6f9e51ab48858417e54ec635f652c64Block Operator
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