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 3762516 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3764420 epoch_slot_no: 6020 block_no: 3762340 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-12 07:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25cec9d05cf2e97f26ab3504417c8d6e313c029a85cdbe16ebae55b7c40becbeBlock Operator
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