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 3745915 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3747797 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 3745740 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6611 time: 2020-02-08 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8625b8020a690bdf7a9de0bce802928a35931c7f51ee389af12f084c5a38a9d1Block Operator
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