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 3754786 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3756668 epoch_slot_no: 19868 block_no: 3754611 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2512 time: 2020-02-10 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa15a7e1f0ff0a0764ae0b5d9fdc44f573b77b01a7f74fa90c6fc4e56e5bf08a3Block Operator
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