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 3758317 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3760198 epoch_slot_no: 1798 block_no: 3758141 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2020-02-11 07:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb63d38f7567a9a6aac7cc55fe9e715c6bc18e155ecf47e05e6f8b8bdf0abeebdBlock Operator
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