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 3761193 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3763097 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 3761017 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5141 time: 2020-02-11 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d7ab4e530543643b8e34d921bb724c220af7135b67c61d9b2560ca8be9ba60cBlock Operator
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