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 3761487 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3763391 epoch_slot_no: 4991 block_no: 3761311 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-02-12 01:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8c287555856028816cdaf48777ed1ab93e95cb44f482507af2687a9f99ed6b5Block Operator
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