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 3762400 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764304 epoch_slot_no: 5904 block_no: 3762224 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-02-12 06:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26cf8e7cb10f3e5600291e0863a6673ed4aa3265b3ca1c8c0e075468aedecc9aBlock Operator
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