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 3746405 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3748287 epoch_slot_no: 11487 block_no: 3746230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2020-02-08 13:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5534f7f85d72e8e6ae6e9ee0604ffb3406152328431c92e1897965aca04082c0Block Operator
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