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 3748844 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3750726 epoch_slot_no: 13926 block_no: 3748669 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-02-09 03:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4a3c96792920f709d675df5a570913a59fdd5807645dc64ff1d1289efdfa75aBlock Operator
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