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 3749551 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3751433 epoch_slot_no: 14633 block_no: 3749376 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9279 time: 2020-02-09 07:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b8ea711abfdb06fdbad588fe891acb8cd9c1229cfc176b4d960c8b93ba1b548Block Operator
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