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 3757038 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3758919 epoch_slot_no: 519 block_no: 3756862 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1711 time: 2020-02-11 00:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50ec0a467ba6c1df4c03d9815a80e25e9c9543ebca3d53201ca77f1ee92f0326Block Operator
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