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 3753250 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3755132 epoch_slot_no: 18332 block_no: 3753075 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2020-02-10 03:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f2af263e9a093f89c82d94704269ec705d9fcd789ade71e8c84acb65ce722e1Block Operator
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