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 3747073 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3748955 epoch_slot_no: 12155 block_no: 3746898 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2413 time: 2020-02-08 17:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x254e7b45214c426352f9c90bcfedc2569ccbafaf0322557e9e8c183b8078057bBlock Operator
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