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 3752449 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3754331 epoch_slot_no: 17531 block_no: 3752274 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1974 time: 2020-02-09 23:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d3aed4ea53f37f7b2d3ce79dc36e21ed314032c051e5539e24c5daa5167e0f0Block Operator
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