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 3753775 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3755657 epoch_slot_no: 18857 block_no: 3753600 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3643 time: 2020-02-10 06:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44d1f7a31e275ca5a5d1e914a2ea7e08f8f1ff0ed242898952243e6230fa5d12Block Operator
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