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 3751135 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 3753017 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 3750960 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11285 time: 2020-02-09 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75f75d6a2ab090524ad17462d4877895bf81acb9ace8c97ea523011ee7b280fdBlock Operator
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