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 3761943 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3763847 epoch_slot_no: 5447 block_no: 3761767 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3626 time: 2020-02-12 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1fd9c09f5293d0d3d0ee566177528e93713cba5bc045ea617a520c428feef28Block Operator
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