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 3754909 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3756791 epoch_slot_no: 19991 block_no: 3754734 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1317 time: 2020-02-10 12:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17ed967bdc6a6587fbba2eca6edf4f0280cc101589bd542e0b04376b7062757fBlock Operator
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