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 3752425 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3754307 epoch_slot_no: 17507 block_no: 3752250 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1560 time: 2020-02-09 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x131e89aaa362cb4563d34ec702884e2e8dda05eaa55213bc9d8ff747aa9fdd51Block Operator
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