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 3751049 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3752931 epoch_slot_no: 16131 block_no: 3750874 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-02-09 15:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x369f5b5f9f5a3d4fcac9abb9d769a926f0964db42a5a153fd6452809dff2f144Block Operator
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