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 3750955 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3752837 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 3750780 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4950 time: 2020-02-09 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae93bf6b7c9573f9c7b8540cfc6398fa0d94c2f27d8a79a2b7e53e2ac4e53f90Block Operator
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