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 3757581 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3759462 epoch_slot_no: 1062 block_no: 3757405 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1210 time: 2020-02-11 03:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe46bcfcbb421970b35888385d0978fb26018a8e8efe78d60a5237079abeea157Block Operator
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