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 3746222 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3748104 epoch_slot_no: 11304 block_no: 3746047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2020-02-08 12:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8aeb89e10c19ef5060bf9c18ffa17be11b062f9ce2adc9c577e5513dbe91c4fBlock Operator
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