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 3757828 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3759709 epoch_slot_no: 1309 block_no: 3757652 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5435 time: 2020-02-11 05:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a63d740fd964125de7eb0e8395f1f3fd042b6055bd3b35ad6d0c19d8b58163fBlock Operator
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