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 3746592 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3748474 epoch_slot_no: 11674 block_no: 3746417 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3046 time: 2020-02-08 14:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1101e9f0bf6482bd6a0d0a216f395be4b18eb9fca4324109df9466f3d394f28eBlock Operator
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