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 3749813 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3751695 epoch_slot_no: 14895 block_no: 3749638 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2613 time: 2020-02-09 08:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x061cd08b60e40a6e9437ab4bc8ca90910f6f0d2cfe758e971c7517e46b4eda3aBlock Operator
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