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 3761017 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3762921 epoch_slot_no: 4521 block_no: 3760841 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-11 22:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc194d4740bd68754fab9814c2315ff67b134767bcecf0dc28c6c68e01fd375aBlock Operator
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