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 3760557 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3762444 epoch_slot_no: 4044 block_no: 3760381 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1349 time: 2020-02-11 20:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c8d106218e652773360bc8d168f91ba702cd2f4179d86e21ac8e2056967d161Block Operator
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