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 3747426 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3749308 epoch_slot_no: 12508 block_no: 3747251 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2065 time: 2020-02-08 19:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08b1b4bbf27b7ffc0b0784831f5487de008ae9e33870f4c7a46f36bab5ad1edfBlock Operator
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