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 3754806 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3756688 epoch_slot_no: 19888 block_no: 3754631 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1754 time: 2020-02-10 12:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d014c896a6d3a500bd5ef0aab8a24a8f2282c2135debf37db941aa9d8918751Block Operator
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