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 3750360 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3752242 epoch_slot_no: 15442 block_no: 3750185 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1977 time: 2020-02-09 11:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46f447b96a0bf5ca4a9bc889c8bb80a33861dd46259c177fd322ba91e846c94fBlock Operator
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