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 3745405 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3747287 epoch_slot_no: 10487 block_no: 3745230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4624 time: 2020-02-08 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54f334b5ea8adf15ab533f939fcbdb15d907a5fdaee7b86d3af800d9193d9f2eBlock Operator
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