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 3758120 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3760001 epoch_slot_no: 1601 block_no: 3757944 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-02-11 06:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcac81d220524363b52d9af2b29e6b586b04b890d663042542d80cdceeec41afBlock Operator
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