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 3744514 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3746396 epoch_slot_no: 9596 block_no: 3744339 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-08 03:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2f4a2f83182d6d52e545e8ab51812a477f1d7eea9536341adee4e71ca7ccee5Block Operator
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