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 3749266 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3751148 epoch_slot_no: 14348 block_no: 3749091 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-02-09 05:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba5700bc91278012beced740c2d53ccb99a8290f1d5a0166b03ae312ca4c20e0Block Operator
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