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 3751290 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3753172 epoch_slot_no: 16372 block_no: 3751115 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-09 16:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe82887d59237ebcf7816c20992d4bbb0c91adc060a0f925862c29fe8c40872eaBlock Operator
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