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 3750581 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3752463 epoch_slot_no: 15663 block_no: 3750406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2573 time: 2020-02-09 12:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69794a9de5dedb81b4cd05e58c9bc443d97bdf9d7b896d3b46e40aa95118ca88Block Operator
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