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 3751069 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3752951 epoch_slot_no: 16151 block_no: 3750894 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-02-09 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f43201798bc6bb55b2baecbe368c1318365c7340f2e54b7a99e7e90bc4e02aeBlock Operator
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