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 3757159 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3759040 epoch_slot_no: 640 block_no: 3756983 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1287 time: 2020-02-11 01:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf7fdb6f8d27731c4f6f8fa8008618b526b04d606240d39f8c59c4528f51da9aBlock Operator
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