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 3746671 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3748553 epoch_slot_no: 11753 block_no: 3746496 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4015 time: 2020-02-08 15:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc774b39c6c4504d9e8cede608b13acdf5194069ce934fbf21bebb731932c9e9Block Operator
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