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 3744662 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3746544 epoch_slot_no: 9744 block_no: 3744487 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2200 time: 2020-02-08 03:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb80bb59e4cd2a6c509f19e0bd51e58710558eb757ceb1a7d3175cb4a3fb2c7c9Block Operator
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