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 3752319 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3754201 epoch_slot_no: 17401 block_no: 3752144 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2206 time: 2020-02-09 22:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52eafcfef333c27fd003283fa55b0495a1771ee212b6969a8d4b0bc68fa865edBlock Operator
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