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 3748907 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3750789 epoch_slot_no: 13989 block_no: 3748732 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2354 time: 2020-02-09 03:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1cf48899541251413543cb6e1b74f8b09417e8011ff00186e11739ed81760b9Block Operator
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