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 3751245 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3753127 epoch_slot_no: 16327 block_no: 3751070 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2391 time: 2020-02-09 16:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf863bb7e10a112b21315744e4ce4d3d17606931b669689cd047b37315bb030adBlock Operator
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