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 3750924 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3752806 epoch_slot_no: 16006 block_no: 3750749 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2327 time: 2020-02-09 14:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5111101d0384b8e0f485827c3cd3b06a0a21541fe7b06e0600d3d10264eb32ecBlock Operator
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