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 3757873 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3759754 epoch_slot_no: 1354 block_no: 3757697 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2020-02-11 05:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc145ecd8d79f074cc16128780364c8684f70784f9a3c9b739882d64343ea12ffBlock Operator
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