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 3760516 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3762400 epoch_slot_no: 4000 block_no: 3760340 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1673 time: 2020-02-11 19:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c9a76967248aedddf49eaf047a232dd59f2f32ace2400a5bd56e50ad79a4b0cBlock Operator
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