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 3761794 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763698 epoch_slot_no: 5298 block_no: 3761618 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2763 time: 2020-02-12 03:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcafd0e9ce20709db91b312133c071a16fade759d7fa9b812af035f52d63a25bcBlock Operator
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