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 3744374 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3746256 epoch_slot_no: 9456 block_no: 3744199 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2167 time: 2020-02-08 02:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5edf826a4a9a5efacebcc58b16dc2bf90095f442d3db1aa38dd63a9848cf9e9eBlock Operator
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