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 3758146 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3760027 epoch_slot_no: 1627 block_no: 3757970 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 959 time: 2020-02-11 06:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1a073de91e5e0cbf0d3a262fedc5852930bc55e2c01ad18f5367fbb1d3f1e40Block Operator
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