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 3761514 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763418 epoch_slot_no: 5018 block_no: 3761338 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-12 01:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x141ce8b1b34e5c1ea1103fc7b221d336312562f8a2400fd825109074411b24dfBlock Operator
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