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 3744742 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3746624 epoch_slot_no: 9824 block_no: 3744567 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2368 time: 2020-02-08 04:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x189cf4c8653351f6aeb2579260c55a1a63915d3ebbd3d4f645739b0d75076268Block Operator
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