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 3749084 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3750966 epoch_slot_no: 14166 block_no: 3748909 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2020-02-09 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x402bbdb06f5b99e83811267e6c33e750127d04a52d0ea12c615f1f2b59b4080cBlock Operator
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