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 3746815 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3748697 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 3746640 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9122 time: 2020-02-08 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bbd33a1f8d2ebd5ab45aa11501258ea9d015d76f3c2821b13d976f82911f86bBlock Operator
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