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 3761007 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3762911 epoch_slot_no: 4511 block_no: 3760831 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-11 22:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x748dd95ae3fb8e44ad2d2138ea9ceaa0fb2075ba86547a303203f60ca9c52eecBlock Operator
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