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 3761988 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3763892 epoch_slot_no: 5492 block_no: 3761812 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1135 time: 2020-02-12 04:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2435631e7ad4b6b495d7a1be339e38cd1c40f487e5dd06e66836e301b8c97262Block Operator
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