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 3760208 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3762089 epoch_slot_no: 3689 block_no: 3760032 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1744 time: 2020-02-11 18:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39f501571b71561285c3040f79b5266a55f55185670ff5dc01d14f2e4fdad48fBlock Operator
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