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 3761913 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3763817 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 3761737 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 10381 time: 2020-02-12 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16380ec8defd21b27d6e23ad07ca2e579efe28f6e6d4a9c2103393eea8666cbeBlock Operator
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