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 3746174 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3748056 epoch_slot_no: 11256 block_no: 3745999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1670 time: 2020-02-08 12:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd59febb215045ae88b779743b8ef77e4630d7cc98acb8c9c773c35a63e5dc9fBlock Operator
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