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 3762554 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3764458 epoch_slot_no: 6058 block_no: 3762378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5513 time: 2020-02-12 07:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9750d60458f55e6d1d6e62b053a5352bd262c4d6e91b1369725fdd45e98707dfBlock Operator
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