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 3759536 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3761417 epoch_slot_no: 3017 block_no: 3759360 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2020-02-11 14:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce59ffb717e613d039353627110f2a29711bfb9fdc3e906e181057eef5dd7757Block Operator
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