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 3751257 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3753139 epoch_slot_no: 16339 block_no: 3751082 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2020-02-09 16:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8c3a2dd581d95c1a54c7063b5572a94a8e355ced03227c0b7931c6c2f2c0b61Block Operator
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