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 3747714 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3749596 epoch_slot_no: 12796 block_no: 3747539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2020-02-08 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x301e9e983113c3df9d4183fc9426df565d2fc9a2fbe5566ef0db3c8b7b010ee5Block Operator
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