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 3749155 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3751037 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 3748980 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7325 time: 2020-02-09 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88ac87060d102c6fadc3d0c3f2d7bc6b94dfe3a73099bf54f5f5fefa01d5875aBlock Operator
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