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 3752867 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3754749 epoch_slot_no: 17949 block_no: 3752692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1260 time: 2020-02-10 01:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f9436c4d8d0b48d64ff7d87295b8a734f1efc7c22c3a8ae0eef28d85c08f7fcBlock Operator
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