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 3762100 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3764004 epoch_slot_no: 5604 block_no: 3761924 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2020-02-12 04:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1478ddb2d9701aa6f3f92144e835b145d3e4d2ec07b7bce2411f01acb8306e78Block Operator
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