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 3750921 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3752803 epoch_slot_no: 16003 block_no: 3750746 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1463 time: 2020-02-09 14:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6709ef4a43f83d51d8af846d14191ce306dd65ad8cf374b303feecafa3adc66aBlock Operator
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