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 3759268 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3761149 epoch_slot_no: 2749 block_no: 3759092 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2020-02-11 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ad289ca9d36a3b6cd1a38e32d67cdefae728dac91d23f1518a1cf85a43c9e9fBlock Operator
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