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 3746703 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3748585 epoch_slot_no: 11785 block_no: 3746528 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1802 time: 2020-02-08 15:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80d45ba6bd120bd4dcdb142968961b32bdbd0f3b919f5af08e1aeeb7f249ef78Block Operator
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