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 3761332 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763236 epoch_slot_no: 4836 block_no: 3761156 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5038 time: 2020-02-12 00:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbf7a1529a777166ba5480e119ab9ea99d6dbef2be19921f59419a2ae18bff2aBlock Operator
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