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 3749005 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3750887 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 3748830 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4612 time: 2020-02-09 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40d67827517fe44197b474f6d2bda6ca08123864dc54d2dc568ce41c4bed2d02Block Operator
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