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 3750554 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3752436 epoch_slot_no: 15636 block_no: 3750379 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1697 time: 2020-02-09 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x491229bdf77c7322b00b2655e751173bfc0a50616fba122a3934856fd7d956e5Block Operator
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