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 3747785 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3749667 epoch_slot_no: 12867 block_no: 3747610 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1264 time: 2020-02-08 21:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9427c24ef1a2a4434a241d7439299e09d135027a511ebe7a84afab3f80bca4f6Block Operator
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