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 3761826 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3763730 epoch_slot_no: 5330 block_no: 3761650 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2020-02-12 03:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8088045a39e6a37eb0e5c81697bd8728a0fa48302e27e1d4bc3248742a4876eBlock Operator
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