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 3757466 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3759347 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 3757290 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3564 time: 2020-02-11 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbeb43b03261aa334965750285c6349bd0a321cc3717b9f4719b36887cace4d24Block Operator
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