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 3762505 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764409 epoch_slot_no: 6009 block_no: 3762329 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-12 07:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ec6a686360295b6d5cd94c0107692612c6bfb5cccc77fd0df82dd282c0e8ab2Block Operator
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