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 3762374 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3764278 epoch_slot_no: 5878 block_no: 3762198 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2596 time: 2020-02-12 06:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c499397cdf5c2305b7b3ff80bf0cc8d796ef1363473aaa22be1773ea6b1ae2bBlock Operator
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