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 3761823 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3763727 epoch_slot_no: 5327 block_no: 3761647 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1602 time: 2020-02-12 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfdd27a0e5da316a52df88ab78064b5656f91f7c2fe2bd7c186f8637f3979654Block Operator
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