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 3746383 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3748265 epoch_slot_no: 11465 block_no: 3746208 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2007 time: 2020-02-08 13:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2de401491960673e9d0a37076b62709a91914a8c679355d6012ab8d952566fa8Block Operator
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