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 3750034 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3751916 epoch_slot_no: 15116 block_no: 3749859 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2020-02-09 09:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa68626d90e2b2da38b985496c54aff853ecb4a80b8a432a94ed50689c16ad259Block Operator
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