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 3761236 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3763140 epoch_slot_no: 4740 block_no: 3761060 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1943 time: 2020-02-12 00:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7309eef061a761d80c4d0b79285d560d7c412e1003734b9a39954b7ff5436943Block Operator
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