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 3747250 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3749132 epoch_slot_no: 12332 block_no: 3747075 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2171 time: 2020-02-08 18:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30aafc1927bf5a9c174b946eace21efecab27b4e02709d68a855feb551a1a809Block Operator
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