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 3760117 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3761998 epoch_slot_no: 3598 block_no: 3759941 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3295 time: 2020-02-11 17:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc95570a7090bf27d1a600f9ca87c17b68d5610579dca6f06e75bd1a9440e3300Block Operator
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