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 3761409 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763313 epoch_slot_no: 4913 block_no: 3761233 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1323 time: 2020-02-12 01:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e018fddf61e2add03b5af17046de894645085427884de9b515e22d596f6c00fBlock Operator
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