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 3746126 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3748008 epoch_slot_no: 11208 block_no: 3745951 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2094 time: 2020-02-08 12:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61ffaf15c1eb086ae9d625d2cb1a5b24b7a7ade4c89b37f767367accf6a053fdBlock Operator
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