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 3757578 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3759459 epoch_slot_no: 1059 block_no: 3757402 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-11 03:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x807b6cc33f8b3496a9d7f2e75b71d5e7f909017c2c2960cd165795c29bd7255eBlock Operator
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