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 3746190 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3748072 epoch_slot_no: 11272 block_no: 3746015 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2750 time: 2020-02-08 12:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd6314340fda52729977ffc44727a8567d14181fe9f856b6a74d5078bdab46b1Block Operator
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