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 3761835 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763739 epoch_slot_no: 5339 block_no: 3761659 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-12 03:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92a1fb15107358fdd2076e6a9db75ecffbac4a137ab4f41838a67cccf8901d18Block Operator
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