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 3758016 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3759897 epoch_slot_no: 1497 block_no: 3757840 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2020-02-11 06:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89ac4c4d6a8a0bd44b9531899bc3895889bdbb0816e64c28befb1427a5cc6e2aBlock Operator
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