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 3762273 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3764177 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 3762097 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10933 time: 2020-02-12 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70e26068c8c9a3a4de1033784baf083c391ba480ba91f9ef6f3334c6ce65a861Block Operator
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