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 3750355 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3752237 epoch_slot_no: 15437 block_no: 3750180 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1985 time: 2020-02-09 11:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb85cbcb366fa872d27b935d1aca67152a67f370f3013359a7d17a76038553bb4Block Operator
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