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 3744685 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3746567 epoch_slot_no: 9767 block_no: 3744510 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6995 time: 2020-02-08 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d03f48028a347fbc735e5b4054330b172bb735f95c63fb0e7f1bd2a7ee62d01Block Operator
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