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 3760595 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3762495 epoch_slot_no: 4095 block_no: 3760419 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1497 time: 2020-02-11 20:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x609e174975d63cbdcdbab212b6b9b05ed1be20225a4919945482a7a5f84447d6Block Operator
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