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 3759395 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3761276 epoch_slot_no: 2876 block_no: 3759219 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-11 13:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0701e0775863666d2a01502db1ad13dbc352d44177bf3f0a44dcdf4d8463829bBlock Operator
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