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 3749115 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3750997 epoch_slot_no: 14197 block_no: 3748940 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8937 time: 2020-02-09 04:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaad377737aa57cf41b0069b0b7ad1119d96d79940ca84fa9a117650eaa3ab3bdBlock Operator
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