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 3746096 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3747978 epoch_slot_no: 11178 block_no: 3745921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6815 time: 2020-02-08 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x382168f431e7903891d1260f74abf1ee1583762f123923378af639a412c1363dBlock Operator
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