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 3752401 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3754283 epoch_slot_no: 17483 block_no: 3752226 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1876 time: 2020-02-09 22:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40f3e89f2fc54f857f5ee07f32a2e7878938a18574a82b4adbee93a7eded67b4Block Operator
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