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 3756260 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3758142 epoch_slot_no: 21342 block_no: 3756085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2902 time: 2020-02-10 20:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb70d0b57893ae265404330cec8f845ee55ba2e88542b4910482ed0ff8f6a7fbcBlock Operator
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