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 3751316 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3753198 epoch_slot_no: 16398 block_no: 3751141 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2020-02-09 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4320492907fe75f6ea7a9ffdae9680a3a03dda0c264c31617bfa25c7521ebf57Block Operator
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