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 3760653 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3762557 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 3760477 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5352 time: 2020-02-11 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bcfb3c73a59c48c193493c11fad87f2c046a33a9347c10a691064ffb2c86a87Block Operator
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