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 3762446 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764350 epoch_slot_no: 5950 block_no: 3762270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-02-12 06:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a2312f4238942f6bebc3af73f077020575a4f43daf6975efa129f64c4aa5d4bBlock Operator
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