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 3747874 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3749756 epoch_slot_no: 12956 block_no: 3747699 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3744 time: 2020-02-08 21:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ad8d01199fcf08b0ef1dc827fa5a7185def5672115cae8152eb799f4de36c9fBlock Operator
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