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 3747602 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3749484 epoch_slot_no: 12684 block_no: 3747427 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2606 time: 2020-02-08 20:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd71ffdb25423e1b9e97d18e724a3a94dc469a27deb247881e6b777d9a9d12379Block Operator
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