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 3746752 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3748634 epoch_slot_no: 11834 block_no: 3746577 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3260 time: 2020-02-08 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6214248e2a2e6a6eb63e8e99838f779a950afc7e3c068d14011a01ebd6420bbBlock Operator
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