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 3759931 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3761812 epoch_slot_no: 3412 block_no: 3759755 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2020-02-11 16:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c384a11ed5c9cdc9d80ded09f43f5455da101527858099596b5ee383c225bc5Block Operator
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