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 3744433 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3746315 epoch_slot_no: 9515 block_no: 3744258 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2212 time: 2020-02-08 02:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe75773cdf93a6341cd0d20ad12655d646291528c4bd4d3fec653c8c64490b7c5Block Operator
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