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 3760142 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3762023 epoch_slot_no: 3623 block_no: 3759966 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2020-02-11 17:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa06e1ca2378612253243cab5ab394c6cc76bd2c74a1e89f3e19fc42b945c695bBlock Operator
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