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 3751089 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3752971 epoch_slot_no: 16171 block_no: 3750914 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-02-09 15:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad36142ca6f8537e4b8c59bc59fa85773919edb532043fb9104371315c43dd09Block Operator
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