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 3761763 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3763667 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 3761587 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6424 time: 2020-02-12 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1bc2a66f561912efaa2baac21ddbcd4c21947dd49bad71218e91d5509032fd1Block Operator
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