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 3751624 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3753506 epoch_slot_no: 16706 block_no: 3751449 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-09 18:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd54a99edffdcdf15bf949cc998b06e53adad4528e29bdc3d8d000459c4e0036fBlock Operator
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