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 3750572 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3752454 epoch_slot_no: 15654 block_no: 3750397 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2020-02-09 12:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6976726e69186c0be371335567e6846f167ab06e05026f1c2e2a319506bee50fBlock Operator
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