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 3760683 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3762587 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 3760507 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4649 time: 2020-02-11 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a287b64da38a2c70a77e6856e1ef902db33dd2e525149dee971a178397e8e8cBlock Operator
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