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 3745975 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3747857 epoch_slot_no: 11057 block_no: 3745800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2020-02-08 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x988d7f71efacd62dc44e2ff051a0559618a25749001a1415bd289acfe1b0f8c3Block Operator
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