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 3757916 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3759797 epoch_slot_no: 1397 block_no: 3757740 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2109 time: 2020-02-11 05:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24895ba1881e326e938eb6c7b9cc83ebc01ee6d5d3b6a7da408f759c8d72a5b9Block Operator
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