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 3751840 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3753722 epoch_slot_no: 16922 block_no: 3751665 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1988 time: 2020-02-09 19:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17b9b3613378834949f7e61138c28e54c711d65a00f3dc44cad53767f33a7809Block Operator
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