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 3745864 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3747746 epoch_slot_no: 10946 block_no: 3745689 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-08 10:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2b0f6c39a4b966d17f3a0ac5a43c2cd27802a859edc1886a0ccce3da1cb4c75Block Operator
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