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 3761862 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763766 epoch_slot_no: 5366 block_no: 3761686 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1408 time: 2020-02-12 03:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58c2214381476c7b7e32c3dda010c6d95bfc298ca03765308de15b28e06a9e03Block Operator
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