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 3761733 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3763637 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 3761557 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12861 time: 2020-02-12 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dfb5329d5d7ea1908b8a741ff23486e1506d2d79f7e999da1c8da889684e170Block Operator
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