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 3757498 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3759379 epoch_slot_no: 979 block_no: 3757322 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2020-02-11 03:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d594e8bf94dc59b382f4176618ed7b4bd4d3608086489a18fce927233f7ff27Block Operator
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