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 3749077 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3750959 epoch_slot_no: 14159 block_no: 3748902 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-02-09 04:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4520ee7c5ae3bf76050d09f44345f3910b8f0635064a0d8149cd538288a8ba6Block Operator
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