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 3762562 Details
Epoch: 174 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3764466 epoch_slot_no: 6066 block_no: 3762386 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-12 07:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab53a191cc204c2fed038e0056d50cdc146fea2b572ae50606a98c3ba5e09440Block Operator
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