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 3748320 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3750202 epoch_slot_no: 13402 block_no: 3748145 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3805 time: 2020-02-09 00:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4473ab77b44e04b1b8d498bc4addc25bdc62b7d2ee231a67113075743724d72dBlock Operator
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