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 3748225 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3750107 epoch_slot_no: 13307 block_no: 3748050 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2020-02-08 23:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f8ff59eb62d5a6117b39be7718a375a6afe81ff31d2ef5c3f3af7a7c5ee1216Block Operator
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