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 3750778 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3752660 epoch_slot_no: 15860 block_no: 3750603 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2020-02-09 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee20f429dc55faf1f4e4bc994ea82dd1ed79865f8be329cfcc06bbc1367bb85bBlock Operator
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