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 3752497 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3754379 epoch_slot_no: 17579 block_no: 3752322 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2841 time: 2020-02-09 23:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x874de1c4a207e9c12f85fdc3439927a66beaaab94211c58caf7692a5d392f1dbBlock Operator
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