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 3755741 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3757623 epoch_slot_no: 20823 block_no: 3755566 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2529 time: 2020-02-10 17:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf63c55fda376fd98c95208a1b24f257c6be84935ad437cbec5f0104c96fd00bBlock Operator
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