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 3756637 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3758518 epoch_slot_no: 118 block_no: 3756461 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-02-10 22:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa75efaeb0008207f1f6b94749346241fedaf176f66c89b9899b74c330095506eBlock Operator
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