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 3751917 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3753799 epoch_slot_no: 16999 block_no: 3751742 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-09 20:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ca2aab2fa1530cab364844435ce2836ed56cb18dc736ac47c1d18ca90df7219Block Operator
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