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 3756716 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3758597 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 3756540 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2660 time: 2020-02-10 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9a485e792aed929be17b5ce0c9dc658f3653ab3273f6b953be0cbb0dab5760dBlock Operator
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