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 3755706 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3757588 epoch_slot_no: 20788 block_no: 3755531 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1633 time: 2020-02-10 17:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd76c2c11ac775d74ee6da6d1213a0098d82f9d85177d47e0a1a9f12b1477efd0Block Operator
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