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 3747046 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3748928 epoch_slot_no: 12128 block_no: 3746871 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 944 time: 2020-02-08 17:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b17257cc2340579d81629fd3ff2f79023d420c8afaae7a18d497b78d44c208fBlock Operator
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