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 3761279 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3763183 epoch_slot_no: 4783 block_no: 3761103 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-12 00:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90def48d73429d724c4366ac66e762c75651cbfc1019d4fb4321f38ee89f31cbBlock Operator
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