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 3751895 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3753777 epoch_slot_no: 16977 block_no: 3751720 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-02-09 20:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x736d27db4cfa768314c14cdf8c633a25d60a792cc81e61c4d0e1b3a94c717b2fBlock Operator
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