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 3748273 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3750155 epoch_slot_no: 13355 block_no: 3748098 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2789 time: 2020-02-08 23:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79b7658c9274a234646d0609f810a2f9d6c173f15e2c95d1dba5c0976a50172cBlock Operator
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