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 3749555 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3751437 epoch_slot_no: 14637 block_no: 3749380 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-02-09 07:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd92e7c0a2b7a2027dde3cdb452a752ffb3eedea2f32c105fc70532e4511cb472Block Operator
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