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 3754555 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3756437 epoch_slot_no: 19637 block_no: 3754380 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5353 time: 2020-02-10 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5055486225cbec2d0ea58dba924b0ce33f68b9df045b42dca9fe9d258a02e030Block Operator
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