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 3755336 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3757218 epoch_slot_no: 20418 block_no: 3755161 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5915 time: 2020-02-10 15:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb45bfdaf22937cfa525f29ba795b628476521c3884de33dbd4cd3bc27fd95bf6Block Operator
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