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 3747538 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3749420 epoch_slot_no: 12620 block_no: 3747363 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2167 time: 2020-02-08 19:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7c06d765169d30cfe1be8e5446d65633da2ea9f2b74e295458ec1a692a297e7Block Operator
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