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 3746017 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3747899 epoch_slot_no: 11099 block_no: 3745842 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-08 11:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04d8983f1dad4792a84ea22a272e6ce542cc42bd6f6e3fedffa1b893efb97b4eBlock Operator
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