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 3761765 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763669 epoch_slot_no: 5269 block_no: 3761589 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2020-02-12 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8ccf6a4f8552a42b8319c38611efe9d62f59e5958e6181e546694c6aeb75d7cBlock Operator
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