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 3746455 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3748337 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 3746280 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3107 time: 2020-02-08 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c8a4a918cc8a7d8b94e19eaf7c5b5d7429898361f4447319d1cb4d5e336a6cdBlock Operator
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