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 3745521 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3747403 epoch_slot_no: 10603 block_no: 3745346 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1231 time: 2020-02-08 08:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fe60e5041f85daac15ad5d6c8c6a088fc3b7a84e3b127b86adf75a29abad4b5Block Operator
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