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 3761382 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763286 epoch_slot_no: 4886 block_no: 3761206 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-02-12 00:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ae4a774e3588c28493f8c0c79d90a2f74504950e1fa4bc0c1c54db835106e94Block Operator
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