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 3758292 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3760173 epoch_slot_no: 1773 block_no: 3758116 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2020-02-11 07:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23c76f0ef3eeb5133dace0db6cfbd53c6b37b72781b06fb2f027abeeec78d6f5Block Operator
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