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 3754433 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3756315 epoch_slot_no: 19515 block_no: 3754258 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3070 time: 2020-02-10 10:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79e42835c7aa401aae4f75750b9c06aa660a7b8e311f5971084c9fb68c919e67Block Operator
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