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 3748754 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3750636 epoch_slot_no: 13836 block_no: 3748579 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-02-09 02:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2760c0476bcda18d1766126654abcba2f057597ac8e5460853b08f905667fc4bBlock Operator
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