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 3761942 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3763846 epoch_slot_no: 5446 block_no: 3761766 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1980 time: 2020-02-12 04:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7b39931f707cbf51233ae9cf4b981a2861f99c0597d17207847391c3cad52e0Block Operator
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