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 3744105 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3745987 epoch_slot_no: 9187 block_no: 3743930 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1531 time: 2020-02-08 00:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dd77caad388c87bf6ca4ac788be01085dbc8fb2c465bc43e537b55e1e2b5802Block Operator
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