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 3745366 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3747248 epoch_slot_no: 10448 block_no: 3745191 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1482 time: 2020-02-08 07:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6301ca999e9006e4ea76f259125ad0587c075dc3ee19f5d4b34d140b9ba5ab6eBlock Operator
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