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 3759877 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3761758 epoch_slot_no: 3358 block_no: 3759701 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2699 time: 2020-02-11 16:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8375457de88576a39fe71a28be8518d13bc4b3ef2176a30adb9862d63b038ae3Block Operator
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