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 3751495 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3753377 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 3751320 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4311 time: 2020-02-09 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33a939cec3a17265ad07c2716a0b9606b90a6048c36b4fc483c46d6a408c0101Block Operator
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