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 3762455 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764359 epoch_slot_no: 5959 block_no: 3762279 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2342 time: 2020-02-12 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5acd9c4dd7a90c7336112284745adda5b139b41aac91f36ba20913a367c67f8Block Operator
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