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 3751097 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3752979 epoch_slot_no: 16179 block_no: 3750922 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-02-09 15:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d75ce0688e199ba6d4208d83c474be3343a1a9b9070ea5094c1cf452e213c39Block Operator
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