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 3744865 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3746747 epoch_slot_no: 9947 block_no: 3744690 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3737 time: 2020-02-08 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc65e162da2bd7cfb8b68eed756474e962ad23238a113386ef5cd00107ce93d22Block Operator
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