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 3759429 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3761310 epoch_slot_no: 2910 block_no: 3759253 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2014 time: 2020-02-11 13:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa718a62d4a6d4fb007d40f6194f3c79d2deb912f71dac197cdb5ee415ed9c89bBlock Operator
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