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 3745294 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3747176 epoch_slot_no: 10376 block_no: 3745119 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-08 07:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf85a6060324b6a68741f84deb54c66328bf006ff4eec7468a3d14875266b5ebdBlock Operator
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