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 3762049 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3763953 epoch_slot_no: 5553 block_no: 3761873 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-12 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9331d5b105fbc09bb5fcd8d018b80f7a915dcac0762888e931a56a8247b0e294Block Operator
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