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 3761246 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3763150 epoch_slot_no: 4750 block_no: 3761070 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1594 time: 2020-02-12 00:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5be792ed5477c5b91aad3d103ee34177211182cdd186015af89b598f91c2f852Block Operator
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