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 3760136 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3762017 epoch_slot_no: 3617 block_no: 3759960 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9121 time: 2020-02-11 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54a9cc1afdd890f73e9c7bb0c1408e378a698adc765b34ffdd44c713f5c51de4Block Operator
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