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 3749212 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3751094 epoch_slot_no: 14294 block_no: 3749037 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3931 time: 2020-02-09 05:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6314894903e763b9f49e3e14fea274c02b5b68041815849a3b1712a18ea3c7c9Block Operator
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