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 3748096 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3749978 epoch_slot_no: 13178 block_no: 3747921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-08 22:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19dc4cb88812105ee25a1c27fc31c45f2fe7b6691b4e6cb8cdefd8a7018ebee6Block Operator
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