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 3747619 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3749501 epoch_slot_no: 12701 block_no: 3747444 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2032 time: 2020-02-08 20:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x325680c45e2d2a83e60b6110aabfe3c58e5049e8dc4a16b4ca554ea33126964cBlock Operator
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