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 3757242 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3759123 epoch_slot_no: 723 block_no: 3757066 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1214 time: 2020-02-11 01:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x405bb4bfa476fd559305132baa5c9d16844a8b3946fccd141e08a7402ceda319Block Operator
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