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 3756896 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3758777 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 3756720 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7117 time: 2020-02-10 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84e597f3a4b71af86a3767c8fb0b92b58cb91cd7dc88a9d3b6ebbbdbbd68db2dBlock Operator
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