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 3758726 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3760607 epoch_slot_no: 2207 block_no: 3758550 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2647 time: 2020-02-11 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85fea43f9232c96321e78ca1e9993485f71ea27c4fc953ce378eacf9ccc32b02Block Operator
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