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 3754910 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3756792 epoch_slot_no: 19992 block_no: 3754735 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-10 12:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb51b78365aef35705ef5c97962ece4bc5d6cceba460e0001ba0933600acb4871Block Operator
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