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 3747078 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3748960 epoch_slot_no: 12160 block_no: 3746903 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-08 17:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bb9e02df922fdd894fdc0ed913bfa85bdadf81f4a4494364507ac2aea5b5747Block Operator
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