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 3761555 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763459 epoch_slot_no: 5059 block_no: 3761379 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1853 time: 2020-02-12 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe48891bbb1122a970fb9186ac2ba054b8170724338fb9640c74dc5a064d25915Block Operator
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