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 3761553 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 3763457 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 3761377 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10744 time: 2020-02-12 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f97fd6082b7aadb24ce3e902852898b9e973a0f6bc06ada9c488fc7dac23402Block Operator
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