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 3745015 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3746897 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 3744840 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2438 time: 2020-02-08 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e89910950f381bfa2213c6cc089704992f6a8eabbc66e5f27c2a56c7020dd65Block Operator
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