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 3748042 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3749924 epoch_slot_no: 13124 block_no: 3747867 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-02-08 22:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6aec2552409bb850fb1a42f7971beb09e6ac7004f3529ad6abc1f92c8b872b8Block Operator
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