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 3753827 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3755709 epoch_slot_no: 18909 block_no: 3753652 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1994 time: 2020-02-10 06:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb831b74b1d2ca59549e90b87c8a50e002016e4bb2b63d49e4c777a7098bc28edBlock Operator
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