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 3759689 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3761570 epoch_slot_no: 3170 block_no: 3759513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1563 time: 2020-02-11 15:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa913a89452cd083aaeb62d311d836d2fbc4444773020a8de1d07d038cdd24e79Block Operator
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