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 3761802 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763706 epoch_slot_no: 5306 block_no: 3761626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-12 03:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d32654522425334767f50c95e6ac979a0ca657a62dc76245d7e9ba93bdf5835Block Operator
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