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 3761315 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3763219 epoch_slot_no: 4819 block_no: 3761139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1135 time: 2020-02-12 00:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x134712c74f7329991f5dcfa3a8a8d2ac611f488e4860cd4c17b367b3d1a24102Block Operator
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