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 3743614 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3745496 epoch_slot_no: 8696 block_no: 3743439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3078 time: 2020-02-07 22:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x418064f4caeb28a30caf7fa47540b816cd1aa4481027d53f42feaa09b960afcfBlock Operator
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