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 3761662 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763566 epoch_slot_no: 5166 block_no: 3761486 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1862 time: 2020-02-12 02:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f15296d6d07c278e15368087a054673254c904ea0fc193704317bf0c6eb2fa7Block Operator
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