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 3750747 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3752629 epoch_slot_no: 15829 block_no: 3750572 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1951 time: 2020-02-09 13:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf48efb818150e3a7ed1071b82c8c8ccb03cf67d3cb445d4e7b28df4c6684ed94Block Operator
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