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 3759139 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3761020 epoch_slot_no: 2620 block_no: 3758963 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1846 time: 2020-02-11 12:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb158b9fc71ab54aa987092886f4bb4d56960f6fa9470a9ddb909dc731244daa4Block Operator
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