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 3748826 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3750708 epoch_slot_no: 13908 block_no: 3748651 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1496 time: 2020-02-09 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26756fafb7a037d9b7e1d3f6ab0d5bef86895104fea2979f13bf5dc14410319fBlock Operator
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