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 3760315 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3762196 epoch_slot_no: 3796 block_no: 3760139 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2067 time: 2020-02-11 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87a9c5f41388cf5d31a9c84009d58f7cf1f3c4c74dc7f22fcabf38da5a5634c7Block Operator
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