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 3748788 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3750670 epoch_slot_no: 13870 block_no: 3748613 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-09 02:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2660f43bda160f4ef1006c2b745c8b1f68051c9aedc21d6fd86637fb67ad62faBlock Operator
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