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 3744878 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3746760 epoch_slot_no: 9960 block_no: 3744703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1379 time: 2020-02-08 05:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x444736097665392aab68da2238a32dae36b324ee000814f76676d1d1e5a50847Block Operator
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