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 3753828 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3755710 epoch_slot_no: 18910 block_no: 3753653 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2583 time: 2020-02-10 06:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ea986c98f78eba0518d2ab03aeda6b0c0e2d69948250e7bf8b402653b39af6bBlock Operator
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