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 3748349 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3750231 epoch_slot_no: 13431 block_no: 3748174 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-09 00:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5eae4ce6562a8b6b62e3cfd65e0e5a3e2836b938e1f7a49f2b0dec4116d4700Block Operator
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