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 3749560 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3751442 epoch_slot_no: 14642 block_no: 3749385 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-02-09 07:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x780bd3189196fa0717e5c2b0454ec5b4de02ec054e7193dc88b61f3a2d8d046aBlock Operator
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