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 3762091 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3763995 epoch_slot_no: 5595 block_no: 3761915 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-02-12 04:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5da55a4fa57178d0b041376a55412d102d842306c93d0d59fc0e2a11c4c5fafBlock Operator
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