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 3746893 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3748775 epoch_slot_no: 11975 block_no: 3746718 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 944 time: 2020-02-08 16:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ce133ba50bd27dfccf6d666c5379ca222a6818dde3af50fc16e20bb1bbb3b3dBlock Operator
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