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 3750235 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3752117 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 3750060 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8738 time: 2020-02-09 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cbfb89c7f112021e966d786ba1203b618d64078529353b2c066e6d8b3e2c3ffBlock Operator
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