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 3745715 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3747597 epoch_slot_no: 10797 block_no: 3745540 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2587 time: 2020-02-08 09:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54c733cf7875dbccf65b757cf3f4d598455b6a487e7128c3845d6e9d607f5af4Block Operator
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