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 3759339 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3761220 epoch_slot_no: 2820 block_no: 3759163 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2147 time: 2020-02-11 13:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdea12ffc3622ac907ad2299371258d1fd78d904bef2b523ef61ef9433387cc5fBlock Operator
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