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 3745945 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3747827 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 3745770 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4024 time: 2020-02-08 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c98ca3b09277eea22ebc71c29fd6a939873895042cf102fce9da0f5e120d198Block Operator
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