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 3750650 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3752532 epoch_slot_no: 15732 block_no: 3750475 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3755 time: 2020-02-09 13:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x844f8df78e24ed7e0fde46b5f27be76a887e2cb0f519318fb682d77f4a9678f9Block Operator
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