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 3750873 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3752755 epoch_slot_no: 15955 block_no: 3750698 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2964 time: 2020-02-09 14:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d81d83aa0b92f6b7790bb57c7bdc1834261612086d02e72c68b0df3ed4c08deBlock Operator
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