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 3761044 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3762948 epoch_slot_no: 4548 block_no: 3760868 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 985 time: 2020-02-11 23:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x527d0e49befb5fddc465029ac38c9a61c85fc8a33f1c6f1ce2d90a7fc0182111Block Operator
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