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 3758966 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3760847 epoch_slot_no: 2447 block_no: 3758790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2257 time: 2020-02-11 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf61d852d371a66fc3c970c20219ab517c19a68ce9e9e2fa7cbd8d3f94872c30Block Operator
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