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 3762371 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764275 epoch_slot_no: 5875 block_no: 3762195 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-02-12 06:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f6e2cad51a77ad9e47614a080d997b52d3ee61d151801ede48e9e44ee405196Block Operator
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