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 3762119 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764023 epoch_slot_no: 5623 block_no: 3761943 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-02-12 04:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17450aee26e28e2eea72d4af7487b1fe5607bd184b95244822e2ece78a4c789bBlock Operator
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