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 3753066 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3754948 epoch_slot_no: 18148 block_no: 3752891 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-10 02:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9567f0fe49923c894ee325ab80f5d6cab88ed4fb633f6e9247ae3cfa2ec6347Block Operator
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