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 3762225 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3764129 epoch_slot_no: 5729 block_no: 3762049 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2000 time: 2020-02-12 05:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0860334b5abe0eb4b80ee32229b0ffdce67e61cef1a24d5749e77fd1bed5df3Block Operator
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