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 3752786 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3754668 epoch_slot_no: 17868 block_no: 3752611 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2275 time: 2020-02-10 01:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd25e318c70f42dd9f79fb4a0350d4f97d3147d4b871d3c74d51009248338c549Block Operator
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