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 3743626 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3745508 epoch_slot_no: 8708 block_no: 3743451 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-07 22:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c89accd9b31888900f29d6f54c610c5c2890e392f3d12f8215bd89003fa7303Block Operator
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