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 3754159 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3756041 epoch_slot_no: 19241 block_no: 3753984 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2286 time: 2020-02-10 08:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf21b5a83468a62ed3fd4dd5088d033e066062b0f9f6da62b549bbff50bb76cc4Block Operator
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