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 3755700 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3757582 epoch_slot_no: 20782 block_no: 3755525 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2265 time: 2020-02-10 17:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d91c0aefd3645f7caff559cfc5205b9a9ca6b1fe7c62240831449aa5170a06dBlock Operator
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