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 3748090 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3749972 epoch_slot_no: 13172 block_no: 3747915 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1492 time: 2020-02-08 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0666673c9503637e46e80434aae0dac7cf59e7c4d95714f220313253a3b3cccBlock Operator
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