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 3761460 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3763364 epoch_slot_no: 4964 block_no: 3761284 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-02-12 01:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb10f3c842a9acac0d547ca93d05d7c7f2c4aee7ee432b881d558a9825527b72Block Operator
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