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 3745287 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3747169 epoch_slot_no: 10369 block_no: 3745112 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1740 time: 2020-02-08 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe72a986ea487763e46e665ade532c0173a310719c6e6c5a81d6d9beb8640b57Block Operator
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