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 3760545 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3762432 epoch_slot_no: 4032 block_no: 3760369 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2753 time: 2020-02-11 20:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65af55d7e44738d3c6a98cffd87c49712dc95b707b3871974ad3edc4cd35c6efBlock Operator
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