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 3758546 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3760427 epoch_slot_no: 2027 block_no: 3758370 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2106 time: 2020-02-11 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9443551d3f8650285c4fabbbb65106ffb426bafc7fcac884304a2bc1f3f1797bBlock Operator
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