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 3755291 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3757173 epoch_slot_no: 20373 block_no: 3755116 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2012 time: 2020-02-10 14:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6b53eaf0a70fd94318b86dd4da8e6f76b0c9751cb6871e1ee6a5e4a69ab99b7Block Operator
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