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 3751132 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3753014 epoch_slot_no: 16214 block_no: 3750957 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3761 time: 2020-02-09 15:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafb7d15a90c885b8fd0972f0a773e1ba978e25bcb8ea6026c439e1a36582e57bBlock Operator
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