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 3751421 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3753303 epoch_slot_no: 16503 block_no: 3751246 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-02-09 17:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2413e07b54aa23b8d699968cd300697b3237d039b8d6544cd517020366fe8068Block Operator
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