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 3761547 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763451 epoch_slot_no: 5051 block_no: 3761371 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1895 time: 2020-02-12 01:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf404a99f34317c5acf28fe157b5ef2b81d28202c997b4893abe17a3e9c4e7f10Block Operator
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