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 3758732 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3760613 epoch_slot_no: 2213 block_no: 3758556 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2360 time: 2020-02-11 10:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4463acf37e9000c5661d13442a04757f6f488ecf31b3cd14602d31487de5668eBlock Operator
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