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 3753655 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3755537 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 3753480 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12053 time: 2020-02-10 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ff66f4fa1f678b6bf9d95bf44665f69a0fa5dfdee0a6248971fe8c6faf43c6aBlock Operator
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