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 3747895 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3749777 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 3747720 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3242 time: 2020-02-08 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c431ce4183e83cc2d51c452e6d4d19f865ca8e42ef473af17fa6d11a6fd2e8bBlock Operator
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