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 3750956 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3752838 epoch_slot_no: 16038 block_no: 3750781 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4500 time: 2020-02-09 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e698c16c6be957334e1c908c3d4de8cf10c971b5edffeb487d422d4977b72c8Block Operator
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