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 3758261 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3760142 epoch_slot_no: 1742 block_no: 3758085 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1374 time: 2020-02-11 07:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f1089c459cafb1ea6db05452839514722b7a83bd3df5aca95f91637d3b67756Block Operator
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