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 3743885 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3745767 epoch_slot_no: 8967 block_no: 3743710 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2065 time: 2020-02-07 23:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85d2d6d282312618f83d72f6f6c6f1cc1c2d3957cece27e90b7a4e1aea6b47d1Block Operator
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