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 3762447 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3764351 epoch_slot_no: 5951 block_no: 3762271 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2020-02-12 06:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7aa3500796e00a28075ea6e1a834a5b34f04abaae321b9b1dade8423340179aaBlock Operator
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