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 3750164 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3752046 epoch_slot_no: 15246 block_no: 3749989 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-09 10:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88b32974781fabcb2647f5fe87cba67cfb78602d94a6be64f11379a6b30a85c1Block Operator
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