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 3750613 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3752495 epoch_slot_no: 15695 block_no: 3750438 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3887 time: 2020-02-09 12:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72d27d470df1547f0fe55cb15719d971f2903c65de0f3305ce83c8efe253aaaaBlock Operator
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