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 3755999 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3757881 epoch_slot_no: 21081 block_no: 3755824 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1170 time: 2020-02-10 18:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d186fe71292ed76be13b077f0f6b15a6d0e6db6a9f94ce3addb1cfb84a448bcBlock Operator
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