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 3753907 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3755789 epoch_slot_no: 18989 block_no: 3753732 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1494 time: 2020-02-10 07:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5fd5deed76cd907ff7ae9071b894f7754af350747514bdd27299fe11e31ee5aBlock Operator
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