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 3762022 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763926 epoch_slot_no: 5526 block_no: 3761846 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2719 time: 2020-02-12 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d56756edc3e8bb61380217530f86271b72181fb3a92850b6c326c662a6f430dBlock Operator
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