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 3750088 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3751970 epoch_slot_no: 15170 block_no: 3749913 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-02-09 10:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eeea7ce4960a1be8aac78bbfa2f0dcfceac6d8568d5fb5a62cff2f5abb54c43Block Operator
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