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 3762089 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763993 epoch_slot_no: 5593 block_no: 3761913 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2228 time: 2020-02-12 04:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa610135a2b4fd16a17c2c1da3304c92a9bb3d5c2fb35ef86df936d1cc01db40cBlock Operator
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